Skilled Wireperson

Routeco; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly commission

25 days annual leave

Long service rewards

Wellness benefits

Life assurance

Job summary

Routeco in Milton Keynes is seeking a Skilled Wireperson to build low-voltage assemblies and first-off control panels to customer specifications, electrical schematics and drawings. You will complete builds within agreed timescales while upholding high standards of quality and safety.

You’ll maintain job packs, provide build feedback to engineering, and collaborate across departments to improve manufacturing efficiency and support apprentices’ development.

Qualifications

• Previous practical wiring experience with broad knowledge of wiring, fitting and sub-assembly best practice.
• Ability to read and work accurately from electrical and mechanical schematics and drawings.
• A methodical, precise approach with the persistence to complete work to a high standard in a structured environment.
• GCSEs in Maths and English, or equivalent, with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Build low-voltage assemblies and first-off control panels to drawings and customer specs.
• Complete builds within agreed timescales while maintaining quality, accuracy and safety.
• Maintain job packs and paperwork, produce labels and provide build feedback to Engineering.
• Collaborate across departments to improve manufacturing efficiency and support apprentices’ development.
• Take ownership of additional departmental or project tasks and your personal development.

Skills

Wiring experience

Read schematics

Methodical approach

Teamwork

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Electrical Craft Apprenticeship (desirable)

Job description

Looking for a fresh challenge in industrial automation?
At Routeco, our vision is to be Europe’s leading industrial automation and controls specialist. We combine seamless customer experience with unmatched technical expertise to create lasting partnerships that make a real difference to businesses and people. This is Routeco Know-How.

As part of the Sonepar Group—the largest B2B electrical distributor globally,we offer the stability and scale of a global organisation, while staying firmly rooted in the UK market.

We’re committed to shaping a forward-thinking future, valuing professionalism, agility and teamwork every step of the way, with customers at the centre of every decision.

If you want to grow with a company that cares about its people and the world around us, discover what makes Routeco stand out and see where your career could take you.

Keeping customers moving. Making every order count.

At Routeco, our Operations & Logistics teams play a vital role in delivering the high-quality products and services our customers rely on. As a Skilled Wireperson, your work will help ensure assemblies and control panels are built accurately, safely and efficiently to meet customer specifications and agreed timescales.

If you take pride in accuracy, teamwork and doing things the right way, you’ll feel at home here.

• Be part of a safety‑first culture where your wellbeing and working environment truly matter.
• Work for a company that values Professionalism, Agility, Collaboration and Excellence, and recognises the crucial role Operations & Logistics play in our success.
• Join a friendly, supportive team that takes pride in delivering for customers every day.

What you’ll be doing

• Build low-voltage assemblies and first-off control panels to customer specifications, electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Complete builds within agreed timescales while maintaining high standards of quality, accuracy and safety.
• Maintain job packs and associated paperwork, produce labels and provide build feedback to the Engineering team.
• Work collaboratively across departments to improve manufacturing efficiency and support apprentices’ development.
• Take ownership of additional departmental or project tasks and your ongoing personal development.
  

What do you need to bring toRouteco?

• Required: Previous practical wiring experience, with broad knowledge of wiring, fitting and sub-assembly best practice.
• Required: Ability to read and work accurately from electrical and mechanical schematics and drawings.
• Required: A methodical, precise approach, with the persistence to complete work to a high standard in a structured environment.
• Required: GCSEs in Maths and English, or equivalent, together with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Desirable: An Electrical Craft Apprenticeship and the ability to provide practical solutions to engineering problems.
  

WhatRoutecocan offer you

• Monthly commission:performance-based commissions, rewarding achievement of individual targets.
• Generous Time Off:Start with 25 days of annual leave, increasing with length of service up to 30 days with the option to flex up/down 5 days.
• Long Service Rewards:Celebrate your milestones with special gifts and up to 5 extra holiday days in your anniversary year.
• Wellness Benefits:Access a health and wellbeing cashback scheme
• Financial Security:life assurance coverage at 2x your salary.
• Free Shares:you will be eligible to receive free shares after completing 3 years of service.
• Pension Plan:Join our Group personal pension plan with a 5% employer contribution.
• Continuous Learning:1 hour of protected development every week to enhance your skills
• Family-Friendly Leave:Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Recognition:Discretionary ‘on the spot’ and value-based awards for outstanding performance.
• Volunteer Time Off & Workplace giving:Get paid time off for participating in our volunteering programs and contribute to meaningful causes.
• Exclusive Discounts:Access the Associate Discounts Portal for savings.
• Referral Bonuses:Earn financial reward for referring talented individuals.
• Cycle Scheme:Access to salary sacrifice Cycle Scheme.
• Wellbeing Support and Employee Assistance:Access a 24/7 support program through Unum, and Mental Health First Aiders.
• Fitness Benefits:Enjoy gym membership discounts.

At Routeco, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you're interested but don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply—you might still be a great match. Please inform us of any needed adjustments to the recruitment process when applying.

We use blind CVs.
We’re GEISS accredited.
We’re a registered Member of Inclusive Employers.
We have internal focus groups on Mental Health, Menopause, D&I and more.
We're proud to publish our diversity aims and figures so everyone can see our great work!

Are you ready to make a difference?

Competitive

Hours

37.5

Group Life Assurance (4x annual salary),25 days annual leave (increasing with length of service and the option to purchase an additional 5),Private Health Insurance,Competitive Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme,Westfield Health Cash Plan,Employee Assistance Programme,Access to Mental Health Hub,Cycle to Work Scheme