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Panel Wire Person – Join Actemium Automation Peterborough

Actemium Automation Peterborough are seeking a skilled Panel Wire Person to join our engineering team. If you enjoy working on control panels for industrial automation, take pride in delivering neat, reliable wiring and want to be part of a friendly, safety-focused business, we’d like to hear from you.

As part of VINCI Energies, we deliver high-quality automation and control solutions across multiple sectors. We offer a supportive working environment, clear development pathways and opportunities to work on varied projects for well-known clients.

About the Role

The Panel Wire Person will be responsible for assembling and wiring electrical control panels to engineering drawings and specifications. You will work closely with panel build teams, electrical fitters and commissioning engineers to ensure assemblies are completed to schedule and meet quality and safety standards.

Main Responsibilities

• Assemble electrical enclosures and fit components such as DIN rails, terminal blocks, circuit breakers, relays and PLCs.

• Wire control panels to schematic drawings and wiring diagrams, ensuring correct wire identification and routing.

• Terminate cables, crimp ferrules, dress wiring neatly and apply labelling to meet client and company standards.

• Carry out continuity, insulation and functional checks as required and record inspection results.

• Work from build packs and BOMs, report discrepancies and support purchasing or design teams where necessary.

• Maintain a clean and organised work area and comply with health, safety and quality procedures.

• Support commissioning teams on-site when required and provide handover information to clients.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience wiring electrical control panels or similar assemblies in an industrial or manufacturing environment.

• Competent reading and interpreting electrical drawings, schematics and wiring diagrams.

• Skilled in cable preparation, ferrules, crimps, sleeving and neat cable routing.

• Good hand skills and attention to detail with a pride in workmanship and quality.

• Basic electrical safety knowledge; formal electrical qualifications (e.g. City & Guilds, NVQ) or equivalent are desirable.

• Experience with control components such as PLCs, contactors, relays and HMIs is an advantage.

• Ability to work to deadlines, follow processes and contribute positively within a team.

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites occasionally.

Personal Attributes

• Reliable, punctual and flexible with a professional attitude.

• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to work.

• Health and safety conscious with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

Why Join Actemium Automation Peterborough?

• Competitive salary depending on experience.

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and company pension scheme.

• Opportunities for training, development and career progression within VINCI Energies.

• Supportive team environment with a focus on safety and quality.

About Actemium Automation Peterborough

Actemium Automation Peterborough are specialists in industrial automation and control systems operating as part of VINCI Energies UK & ROI. We provide tailored engineering solutions across the food and beverage and wider industrial sectors, combining local service with the resources of a global group.

If you are a skilled Panel Wire Person looking to join a growing team, please apply today.