Electrical Fitter

Overview

Electrical fitter ad

Salary
: £15 - £17/hour

Job Location
:
United Kingdom – England – East of England – Cambridgeshire – Peterborough

Job Type
:
Permanent

Posted
:
Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Our client is looking for an experienced electrical fitter / panel wirer to join their growing engineering team in Peterborough. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a wide range of bespoke machinery and automation projects within a modern manufacturing environment.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong electrical assembly background who is confident with panel wiring, PLC systems, and interpreting electrical drawings to a high standard.

• Build, wire, and assemble electrical control panels to a high standard.
• Install and wire electrical components on bespoke machinery and equipment.
• Work from electrical schematics and engineering drawings to complete builds accurately.
• Read, interpret, and follow electrical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Assist with PLC wiring, fault finding, and support during machine testing and commissioning.
• Carry out electrical inspections and testing where required.
• Ensure all work complies with current electrical standards and health & safety regulations.
• Work closely with mechanical fitters and the wider engineering team to deliver projects on time.

• Previous experience as an electrical fitter, panel wirer, control panel builder, or electrical technician.
• Experience working with PLC‑controlled machinery and associated wiring.
• Confident reading and interpreting electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Strong panel wiring and machine wiring experience.
• Excellent fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A recognised electrical qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent) is desirable.

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Permanent, full‑time position.
• Modern workshop with varied and interesting engineering projects.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Supportive and professional working environment.

If you're an experienced electrical fitter / panel wirer with PLC experience and enjoy working on bespoke engineering projects, we'd like to hear from you.