Panel Wirer

Prime Appointments; Braintree; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Appointments in Braintree seeks a skilled Panel Wirer for a day shift, full-time role. You will read wiring diagrams, assemble and test electrical panels, and work with wiring looms in a busy workshop. Competitive pay (£13–£13.50/h) and a 39-hour week with early finish on Fridays are offered.

The ideal candidate has prior Panel Wirer or Electrical Assembler experience, solid knowledge of electrical systems, and the ability to work accurately in a team or solo in a professional environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Panel Wirer or Electrical Assembler.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams.
• Experience using electrical hand tools and testing equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, wire, and test electrical panels.
• Read electrical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Perform mechanical and electrical assembly work.
• Build and assemble wiring loom kits.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and cable crimping equipment.
• Conduct electrical testing including continuity and insulation checks.
• Fault finding and rectification of wiring faults.

Skills

Panel Wirer

Electrical assembler

Wiring diagrams

Electrical testing

Attention to detail

Tools

Electrical hand tools

Testing equipment

Job description

Panel Wirer - Braintree - Day Shift - Full Time - £13-£13.50 (£27,000 on 39hr week)

We are currently recruiting for a Panel Wirer to join a well-established electrical manufacturing company based in Braintree. This is a full time, permanent opportunity offering long-term stability, early Friday finishes, and the chance to work on specialist electrical equipment within a professional workshop environment.

About the role

Working within a busy workshop team, you will be responsible for the mechanical and electrical assembly, wiring, and testing of electrical panels and associated equipment. You will be reading from technical electrical drawings and wiring diagrams, carrying out testing and fault finding, and ensuring all work is completed to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Electrical Assembly Bias
• Building and wiring electrical panels
• Reading and working from electrical drawings and wiring diagrams
• Mechanical and electrical assembly work
• Building and assembling wiring loom kits
• Using hand tools, power tools, and cable crimping equipment
• Electrical testing including continuity and insulation checks
• Fault finding and rectification of wiring faults

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience as a Panel Wirer or Electrical Assembler
• Strong understanding of electrical systems and components
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams
• Experience using electrical hand tools and testing equipment
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable (for top salary bracket)

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Previous panel testing experience
• Strong electrical fault-finding ability
• Computer literate

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Full time, permanent position
• Day shifts - Monday to Thursday 07:25am - 4:30pm
• Early finish Friday - 07:30am - 1:10pm
• Long-term stability within an established engineering business