Panel Wirer

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of electrical power distribution in Leeds is seeking a skilled Panel Wirer/Fitter. The role involves fitting various transformers, preparing work orders, and ensuring high-quality standards. Ideal candidates should have hands-on mechanical or electrical experience, the ability to read schematic drawings, and strong communication skills. The position offers a negotiable salary, 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and excellent benefits including a profit-sharing scheme and healthcare cash plan.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Company Profit Share Scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Pension

Parking on site

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in mechanical/electrical engineering is essential.
• Ideally apprentice trained.

Responsibilities

• Fit various types of distribution and power transformers.
• Prepare work by studying assembly instructions.
• Assemble components and maintain workmanship standards.
• Perform quality inspections and handle paperwork.

Skills

Mechanical/electrical engineering experience

Understanding of mechanical and schematic drawings

Written and verbal communication skills

Experience in continuous improvement

Attention to detail

Collaborative work experience

Education

Mechanical or electrical qualification

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Panel Wirer/ Fitter to join Operations team in an established family-owned business in Leeds. Our client is a leading manufacturer and supplier of electrical power distribution equipment and pioneers of super low loss amorphous transformer technology.

The Role

• Your core duties will be the fitting of various types of distribution and power transformers
• You will prepare work to be accomplished by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications, and parts lists; gathering parts, subassemblies, tools and materials.
• You will assemble components by examining connections for correct fit; fastening parts and subassemblies
• You will be expected to maintain the highest level of workmanship standards and product quality ensuring products are produced and delivered OTIF to the customers' requirements.
• You will check and complete all paperwork associated with the works order
• Performance of area housekeeping activities, including the prompt reporting of problems, shortages or equipment breakdown
• Using general workshop machinery and hand tools related to the fitting role
• Quality inspection of colleague's output

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Hands on experience of working within a mechanical/electrical engineering environment is essential.
• The ability to understand mechanical and schematic drawings.
• Mechanical or electrical qualification desirable
• Ideally apprentice trained
• Have good written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of working collaboratively with other operations personnel
• Ideally experience of working within a continuous improvement environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Good communication skills

Salary and benefits

• Salary negotiable
• 25 days holiday per year plus 8 bank holidays
• Company Profit Share Scheme
• Two paid breaks
• Nine-day fortnight
• Healthcare cash plan
• Excellent canteen facility with tea, coffee and milk provided
• EV salary sacrifice scheme
• Pension
• Parking on site

Working hours

• Week 1: Monday to Thursday (week 1) - 7.45 am to 4.45 pm
• Week 2: Monday to Thursday and 7.45 am to 15.15 pm on Friday - 7.45 am to 4.45 pm