Panel Wirer

Ser-; Poynton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Health Cash Back Scheme

Flexible 4.5-day week

Overtime paid

Job summary

Ser- in Stockport is seeking a skilled Panel Wirer to build and wire complex electrical assemblies to aerospace and defence standards. You will work from engineering docs to deliver high-quality, mission-critical products.

The role offers a full-time permanent contract, 37 hours per week with a 4.5-day week and early finish Fridays, salary £32,000–£40,000, pension, overtime, 23 days leave plus flex days, and IPC training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in panel, cabinet, rack or box wiring.
• Strong knowledge of bootlace ferrules, crimping, end caps, ferrules, signal cabling and cable management/racking.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, circuit diagrams and wiring schedules.
• Experience working to high-quality manufacturing standards.

Responsibilities

• Complex cabinet, rack and enclosure wiring using 22AWG-10AWG cable across power, data and RF systems.
• Panel wiring, cable routing and loom assembly to high industry standards.
• Working with bootlace ferrules, end caps, crimps, ferrules, signal cables and racking systems.
• Creating, routing and securing complex cable harnesses and looms.
• Terminating a variety of connector types including multi-pin, MIL-DTL-38999 (38999), RF, power and data connectors using crimping and soldering techniques.
• Using a variety of handheld crimping tools.
• Supporting the development of prototype and first-off units where required.
• Working accurately from engineering drawings, wiring schedules, circuit diagrams and customer assembly documentation.

Skills

Panel wiring

Cable routing

Wiring harnesses

Reading engineering drawings

Education

Time-served apprenticeship

Tools

Bootlace ferrules

Crimping

Soldering

Cable management

Connectors

Cable harnessing

Job description

Panel Wirer

Location: Stockport
Salary: £32,000 - £40,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Benefits: Overtime available, pension contribution, OTE Circa £45,000, 23 holiday days a year with the option to accrue an extra 2 days a month.
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week | Flexible working across 4.5 days (Early finish every Friday)

Join a Team Supporting Global Defence & Aerospace

Due to continued growth and an increasing order book, we are looking for an experienced Panel Wirer to join our skilled manufacturing team in Stockport.

With a long-standing reputation in the global Defence & Security sector, we design and manufacture cutting-edge technology including Satellite Communications, Power Management & Control Systems, Surveillance Equipment, and Counter-IED solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a business where quality, precision, and innovation are at the heart of everything we do.

The Role

As a Panel Wirer, you'll be responsible for building and wiring complex electrical assemblies to exacting aerospace and defence standards. Working from detailed engineering documentation, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality products for mission-critical applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Complex cabinet, rack and enclosure wiring using 22AWG-10AWG cable across power, data and RF systems.
• Panel wiring, cable routing and loom assembly to high industry standards.
• Working with bootlace ferrules, end caps, crimps, ferrules, signal cables and racking systems.
• Creating, routing and securing complex cable harnesses and looms.
• Terminating a variety of connector @types including multi-pin, MIL-DTL-38999 (38999), RF, power and data connectors using crimping and soldering techniques.
• Using a variety of handheld crimping tools.
• Supporting the development of proto@type and first-off units where required.
• Working accurately from engineering drawings, wiring schedules, circuit diagrams and customer assembly documentation.

About You

We're looking for someone who takes pride in producing high-quality work and has experience in a similar manufacturing environment.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3 years' experience in panel, cabinet, rack or box wiring.
• Strong knowledge of bootlace ferrules, crimping, end caps, ferrules, signal cabling and cable management/racking.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, circuit diagrams and wiring schedules.
• Experience working to high-quality manufacturing standards.

Desirable

• Proto@type wiring experience.
• Time-served apprenticeship.
• IPC J-STD certification (or similar).
• Experience working within aerospace or defence manufacturing environments.

Don't worry if you don't hold the relevant IPC certifications-we'll invest in your development with training to achieve IPC-A-610 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards.

What's in it for You?

• Competitive salary of £32,000 - £40,000, depending on experience.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Flexible working hours across a 4.5-day week.
• Early finish every Friday (12:00pm).
• 23 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and Flex Days.
• Opportunity to accrue up to 2 additional days' holiday per month.
• Company pension scheme.
• Health Cash Back Scheme.
• Employee discount programme.
• Ongoing training and career development, including IPC 610 & IPC 620 certification.
• Paid overtime: