Panel Assembly/Wireperson

Pertemps Crawley Perms; Crawley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Crawley Perms in Crawley, UK, is seeking an Electrical Panel Assembly Operative to assemble, wire and test control panels per GA drawings and work instructions.

This role covers full build, from material prep and layout through testing, certification and packaging, ensuring compliance with customer requirements and company standards.

Applicants should have hands-on panel wiring experience, ability to read schematics, and a detail-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience assembling and wiring electrical control panels.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and layout drawings.
• Competent in cable preparation, crimping, termination and use of hand tools.
• Sound understanding of electrical safety and basic testing procedures.
• High attention to detail with pride in neat, methodical work.

Responsibilities

• Interpret GA drawings and wiring diagrams to build to specification.
• Prepare materials and identify each project correctly.
• Mark out, drill, fit trunking, DIN rails and mounting plates.
• Install relays, circuit breakers, PLCs, contactors, terminals.
• Wire, route and terminate cables with neat dress and segregation.
• Ensure workmanship, aesthetics and cable management.
• Label panels with serial numbers and manufacturer details.
• Package assemblies for collection or delivery.
• Support integration of panels into wider assemblies.
• Maintain housekeeping and follow Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental procedures.
• Complete check sheets, issue test certificates and support FATs where required.

Skills

Panel wiring

Electrical schematics

Crimping & terminations

Hand tools

Electrical safety

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Electrical Installation or Engineering

ECS or CSCS card

Tools

PLC experience

Multimeter testing

Cable preparation tools

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and detail-driven Electrical Panel Assembly Operative to assemble, wire and test electrical control panels for our clients high-security product range. Working from GA drawings and works instructions, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality control systems built to specification, on time, and ready for installation and dispatch.

This role covers the full build process - from material preparation and panel layout through to testing, certification and packaging - ensuring compliance with customer requirements and company standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret GA drawings, wiring diagrams and works instructions to ensure accurate build to specification
• Prepare and collate materials within the work area, ensuring correct project identification
• Mark out, drill, tap and fit trunking, DIN rail, cable glands and mounting plates
• Install relays, circuit breakers, PLCs, contactors, terminals and associated components
• Wire, route, terminate and neatly dress cables, maintaining clear segregation of circuits
• Ensure high standards of workmanship, aesthetics and cable management
• Protect any additional modifications against corrosion where required
• Conduct continuity, insulation resistance and functional testing
• Complete check sheets, issue test certificates and support Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) where required
• Label finished panels with serial numbers and manufacturer details
• Package completed assemblies appropriately for collection or delivery
• Support integration of panels into wider assemblies as needed
• Maintain excellent housekeeping and adhere to Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental procedures

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Proven hands-on experience assembling and wiring electrical control panels
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and layout drawings
• Competent in cable preparation, crimping, termination and use of hand tools
• Sound understanding of electrical safety and basic testing procedures
• High attention to detail with pride in neat, methodical work

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2/3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation or Engineering
• Experience with PLCs, motor controls or automation systems
• ECS or CSCS card

Personal Attributes

• Reliable, punctual and self-motivated
• Proactive, "right first time" approach with strong ownership of tasks
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a production team
• Clear communicator when reporting issues or test results

Performance Focus

• Delivery of projects within agreed timescales
• Quality and neatness of panel builds
• Minimisation of rework and non-conformance
• Positive feedback from internal and external stakeholders

If you are a motivated electrical assembly professional looking to contribute to a growing and quality-focused engineering business, we would welcome your application