Panel Wirer

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced-Panel Wirer-to join our engineering team at-Heathrow Airport, working within a-cargo handling environment. This is a-long-term opportunity-focused on upgrading legacy-Siemens Simatic S5 PLC systems-to the newer-S7 platform.

Key Responsibilities:

• Panel wiring and assembly-for control panels used in automated cargo systems.
• Support the-removal and replacement of legacy Siemens S5 PLCs-with-S7 PLCs, including wiring modifications and panel reconfiguration.
• Interpret and work from-electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and layout drawings.
• Install, terminate, and test-field wiring, I/O modules, sensors, and actuators.
• Collaborate closely with control engineers and project teams to ensure system functionality and minimal downtime.
• Conduct-site surveys, cable routing, and installation in operational airport environments.
• Follow all-Heathrow Airport safety regulations-and-permit-to-work-procedures.
• Participate in-system commissioning-and-troubleshooting-of PLC-controlled systems.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a-panel wirer or electrical technician-in an industrial or automation environment.
• Familiarity with-Siemens PLCs, especially-Simatic S5 and S7-platforms.
• Ability to read and interpret-electrical schematics and panel layouts.
• Experience working in-airports, logistics, or cargo handling environments-is beneficial.
• ECS/JIB card or equivalent electrical competency card.
• Awareness of-safe electrical working practices-in a high-security and safety-critical environment.