Panel Wireperson – Walsall
Location: Walsall, West Midlands
Hours: 40–45 hours per week
Position: Permanent (Salaried) or Contract / Self-Employed
Start: ASAP
The Role
Frances-Higgins Projects are currently looking for an experienced Panel Wireperson to join a team based in Walsall, working on large-scale electrical panels and equipment associated with the HV substation and power infrastructure sector.
This position would suit an experienced Panel Wireperson with a strong background in substation panels, marshalling kiosks and electrical control systems.
We are open to both full-time salaried candidates and experienced self-employed contractors.
Key Responsibilities
Panel wiring and assembly of electrical control and protection panels.
Reading and working from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and layout drawings.
Interpreting drawings to correctly identify component locations and wiring requirements.
Carrying out point-to-point wiring and cable routing within panels.
Cutting, stripping, crimping, ferruling and terminating cables.
Installing and wiring electrical components including:
Relays
PLCs
Circuit breakers
Terminal blocks
Control equipment
Protection and monitoring equipment
Ensuring wiring is completed accurately and to the required standards.
Carrying out visual inspections, continuity checks and basic testing of completed panels.
Identifying and rectifying wiring faults or discrepancies.
Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.
Essential / Desirable Experience
Ideally, candidates will have:
3+ years' experience as a Panel Wireperson, Electrical Wireperson or similar.
Previous experience within the HV substation, power, electrical engineering or similar industries.
Good ability to read and understand electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
Experience with point-to-point wiring, cable routing and termination.
Good understanding of electrical components and control systems.
A strong eye for detail and ability to work accurately to drawings and specifications.
Qualifications
Ideally, candidates will hold one or more of the following:
CSCS / ECS Card
Electrical apprenticeship or recognised electrical qualification
NVQ / City & Guilds or equivalent
Other relevant electrical engineering qualification
Package
Permanent: Full-time salaried position – salary negotiable depending on experience.
Contract: Self-employed contract opportunities available – rate negotiable depending on experience and relevant qualifications/authorisations.
Interested?
If you are an experienced Panel Wireperson looking for a new opportunity in the Walsall / West Midlands area, please get in touch.
Contact Jess Peacock at Frances-Higgins Projects
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