Panel Wirer/Electrical Panel Builder

Job Title: Panel Wirer / Electrical Panel Builder

Reports To: Assembly Supervisor

Role Overview

The Panel Wire Person is responsible for the accurate assembly, wiring, and testing of electrical distribution panels and assemblies in accordance with engineering drawings, wiring schematics, company standards, and relevant regulations. The role requires a high level of workmanship, attention to detail, and adherence to safety and quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, general arrangement drawings, and bills of materials (BOMs).
• Assemble electrical control panels, distribution boards, and sub-assemblies to specification.
• Carry out panel wiring including trunking, cable looms, terminals, busbar connections to circuit breakers, socket outlets, contactors, relays, meters, and other low voltage distribution components.
• Cut, strip, crimp, label, and terminate cables and wires to a high standard.
• Ensure wiring is neat, clearly identified, and compliant with company standards and applicable regulations.
• Perform basic electrical testing such as continuity, insulation resistance etc and functional checks as required.
• Identify and report drawing errors, missing components, or build issues to engineering or supervision.
• Work to production schedules and meet agreed build times and deadlines.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment.
• Comply with health & safety policies, risk assessments, and safe working practices at all times.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the workshop.

Skills and Experience: Essential

• Proven experience as a Panel Wire Person, Electrical Fitter, or LV Panel Builder.
• Experience fitting, wiring, and electrical testing of standard and custom low voltage (400VAC) distribution panels.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and general arrangement drawings.
• Competent in using hand tools and basic workshop equipment.
• Practical mechanical skills including measuring, marking out, drilling, and fitting components to backplates and enclosures.
• Good understanding of electrical safety, safe isolation, and workshop best practices.
• High attention to detail and quality of workmanship.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Skills and Experience: Desirable

• Experience building standard and custom-engineered low voltage distribution panels (typically up to 630A, 3-phase, 400VAC).
• A working knowledge of electrical components such as circuit breakers & switchgear, metering, contactors, socket outlets etc.
• An understanding of cable / busbar sizing and colour coding.
• Knowledge of relevant standards such as BS EN 61439 and BS 7671.
• Experience working to customer specifications and project documentation.

Qualifications: Essential

• Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 2/3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.

Qualifications: Desirable

• City & Guilds or equivalent electrical qualifications.
• ECS/CSCS or similar competency card (if applicable).