Field Panel Wirer

LÖDIGE Industries; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

LÖDIGE Industries in London Heathrow area is seeking a skilled electrical panel wirer to install PLC and electrical equipment for automated cargo systems. You will perform on-site wiring, replace legacy Siemens S5 with S7 PLCs and interpret wiring diagrams to ensure reliable operation.

You will work with control engineers, conduct site surveys in airport environments, and maintain high safety standards. A CSCS/ECS card and ability to read schematics are essential; driving licence is required to

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a panel wirer/electrical technician in industrial/automation environments.
• Familiarity with Siemens PLCs, Simatic S5/S7.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and panel layouts.
• Experience in airports, logistics or cargo handling is beneficial but not essential.
• ECS/CSCS card or equivalent electrical competency card.
• Awareness of safe electrical practices in high-security environments.
• Clear written and verbal communication with staff and customers.
• Capable of working off own initiative with minimal supervision.
• Computer literacy with Microsoft Office.
• Team player within a medium-sized global organisation.
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Hold a current full clean driving licence.
• Comply with company handbook and H&S standards.
• Good communication skills; enthusiastic, hard working and smart appearance.

Responsibilities

• Install PLC/electrical equipment for automated cargo systems.
• On-site panel wiring and replacement of Siemens S5 with S7.
• Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and layouts.
• Install, terminate and test field wiring, I/O modules, sensors, actuators.
• Collaborate with control engineers to ensure system uptime.
• Conduct site surveys, cable routing in airport environments.

Skills

Panel wiring

Electrical technician

Schematics reading

Microsoft Office

Team player

Communication

Education

Electrotechnical apprenticeship

Tools

Siemens PLCs (S5/S7)

Job description

Duties to include, but not limited to:

• Installation of PLC/electrical equipment associated with automated cargo systems
• On site panel wiring and removal/replacement of legacy Siemens S5 PLC's with S7 PLC's
• Interpret and work from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and layout drawings
• Install, terminate & test field wiring, I/O modules, sensors, and actuators
• Collaborate closely with control engineers and project teams to ensure system functionality and minimal downtime

• Conduct site surveys, cable routing, and installation in operational airport environments

  Essential requirements:

• Proven experience as a panel wirer or electrical technician in an industrial or automation environment
• Familiarity with Siemens PLC's, especially Simatic S5 and S7 platforms
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and panel layouts
• Experience working in airports, logistics, or cargo handling environments is beneficial but not essential
• ECS/CSCS card or equivalent electrical competency card
• Awareness of safe electrical working practices in a high-security and safety-critical environment
• Communicate precisely in both written and verbal with staff and customers
• Work off own initiative with minimum supervision
• Computer literate in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
• Work as a team member within a medium sized global organisation
• Ability to work to deadlines under pressure
• Have a current full clean driving licence

• Comply with company handbook and relevant H&S standards

  Additional Requirements:

• Good communication skills
• Enthusiastic, hard working and of smart appearance

Site Location:

LONDON HEATHROW