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Wireperson
Full Time
Remote
Lead
Job description
Description Trant Te-Tech design, custom build and install a wide range of high quality control panels, motor control centres (MCCs) and automation systems, offering conventional, intelligent and withdrawable systems with outstanding reliability and functionality.
We are currently looking for a proven Wireperson to join our workshop based near Totton, Southampton.
The Role 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.What Youll Be DoingTechnical Responsibilities - Panel & MCC Wiring
Internal Interfaces
Uphold and promote the Companys Core Values Care, Trust, Respect and Sustainability.
What Were Looking ForEssential
Our teams design and deliver full EPC solutions, combining technical excellence with practical, hands-on delivery. We offer end-to-end capabilities from concept and design through to manufacturing, construction and commissioning utilising a continually evolving in-house expertise. This means youll work on projects that are varied, challenging and genuinely impactful.
Our multi-disciplinary teams bring together specialists in civil, mechanical, electrical, process, instrumentation, and control & automation engineering, alongside our in-house manufacturing of control panels, MCCs, PLCs and SCADA systems. With over 1,000 people and a strong, growing pipeline of work, its an exciting time to join Trant. We are committed to helping our people succeed through our Career Development Association, providing structured support, mentoring and clear pathways to help you reach your full potential.
Whether youre starting out or looking to take your next career step, Trant offers the chance to develop, progress and make a real difference.
Our company benefits package includes:
We are currently looking for a proven Wireperson to join our workshop based near Totton, Southampton.
The Role 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.What Youll Be DoingTechnical Responsibilities - Panel & MCC Wiring
- 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 Companys Core Values Care, Trust, Respect and Sustainability.
What Were Looking ForEssential
- 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, switchgear andautomation 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.
Our teams design and deliver full EPC solutions, combining technical excellence with practical, hands-on delivery. We offer end-to-end capabilities from concept and design through to manufacturing, construction and commissioning utilising a continually evolving in-house expertise. This means youll work on projects that are varied, challenging and genuinely impactful.
Our multi-disciplinary teams bring together specialists in civil, mechanical, electrical, process, instrumentation, and control & automation engineering, alongside our in-house manufacturing of control panels, MCCs, PLCs and SCADA systems. With over 1,000 people and a strong, growing pipeline of work, its an exciting time to join Trant. We are committed to helping our people succeed through our Career Development Association, providing structured support, mentoring and clear pathways to help you reach your full potential.
Whether youre starting out or looking to take your next career step, Trant offers the chance to develop, progress and make a real difference.
Our company benefits package includes:
- Competitive rates.
- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays).
- Options to buy additional holiday via salary sacrifice.
- Company pension scheme.
- Employee assistance program.
- Discretionary annual bonus.
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Required skills
quality control
mechanical engineering
mentoring
manufacturing
process engineering
first aid
control panels
workshop
electrical engineering
panel wiring
career development
civil engineering
automation systems
employee assistance program
specifications
wiring diagrams
instrumentation
schematics
plcs
pension scheme
switchgear
epc
electrical installation
annual bonus
scada systems
18th edition
electrical safety
instrumentation engineering
boms
mccs
electrical drawings
salary sacrifice
control wiring
bs 7671
fault rectification
iosh working safely
h&s procedures
automation panels
wireperson
general arrangement drawings
power wiring
instrumentation wiring
bs en 61439-2:2021
plc i/o wiring
test and inspection
custom-built panels
control & automation engineering
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Company information
- Company
- TRANT ENGINEERING LIMITED
- Location
-
Southampton,
United States - Posted
- 1 week ago
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