Wireperson

Department: Assembly

Employment Type: Permanent
- Full Time

Location: Southampton

Reporting To: Workshop Supervisor

Trant Te-Tech design, custom build and install a wide range of high quality control panels, motor control centres (MCC’s) and automation systems, offering conventional, intelligent and withdrawable systems with outstanding reliability and functionality.

We are currently looking for a proven Wire person to join our workshop based near Totton, Southampton.

The Wire person is responsible for the accurate assembly and wiring of control panels, MCCs, and automation systems in accordance with electrical drawings, specifications, and applicable standards. The role plays a key part in ensuring assemblies meet quality, safety, and compliance requirements prior to inspection and testing.

• Carry out wiring of control panels, MCCs, and automation systems to approved schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Install and terminate power, control, and instrumentation cabling.
• Assemble and wire MCCs and control panels.
• Ensure correct segregation, routing and termination in line with design and compliance requirements.

• Accurately interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and general arrangement drawings.
• Mark up drawings where required to reflect as-built changes.
• Follow work instructions and build documentation.
• Work collaboratively with fellow wire-people, testers, and supervisors to meet production targets.
• Support improvements in wiring practices, layout, and efficiency.
• Provide feedback to supervisors on build issues or potential improvements.

• Carry out self-checks and peer checks prior to formal testing.
• Identify and report defects, non-conformances or drawing discrepancies.
• Work safely in accordance with company H&S procedures and UK legislation.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and organised working area.
• Use tools, equipment, and PPE correctly at all times.

Internal Interfaces

• Workshop Supervisor.
• Production Manager.
• Test Engineer.
• Design & Engineering Teams.
• Automation Team.
• Stores / Logistic.
• Quality Team.

• Clients / Inspectors (as required)
• Suppliers (limited)

Uphold and promote the Company’s Core Values – Care, Trust, Respect and Sustainability.

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation, Panel Wiring, or Electrical Engineering.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and GA drawings.
• Working knowledge of electrical safety practices and workshop H&S requirements.
• Familiarity with quality-controlled manufacturing processes.
• Proven experience wiring control panels, MCCs, or similar electrical assemblies.
• Experience terminating power, control, and instrumentation wiring.
• Experience working from schematics, wiring schedules, and BOMs.
• Experience completing work to high quality and safety standards in a workshop environment.
• Applicants must be legally authorised to work in the UK, as we are unable to sponsor work visas for this role.

• 18th Edition (BS 7671) qualification.
• Awareness or training relating to BS EN 61439-2:2021.
• Manufacturer or industry training on MCCs, switch gear and automation systems.
• First Aid or IOSH Working Safely certification.
• Experience wiring MCCs and control panels.
• Experience with PLC I/O wiring, automation panels, and instrumentation.
• Experience supporting test and inspection activities, including rectification of faults.
• Experience working on custom-built, client-specific panel builds.

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