Wireman

Panel Wireman Location: Hebburn Rate: £18.00 - £21.00 per hour PAYE (dependent on experience) Hours: 37 hours per week Shift Pattern (Days): Monday to Thursday: 8:00am - 4:30pm Friday: 8:00am - 1:00pm About the Role We…

Job type Temporary
Posted 29 October 2026

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Panel Wireman

Location: Hebburn
Rate: £18.00 - £21.00 per hour PAYE (dependent on experience)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Shift Pattern (Days):

Monday to Thursday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Friday: 8:00am - 1:00pm

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Panel Wireman to join a busy manufacturing team supporting projects within the Electricity Transmission sector. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled electrical assembly professional who can work from engineering drawings and deliver high-quality wiring and assembly work to demanding customer specifications.

Key Responsibilities

Wire electrical assemblies in accordance with schematic drawings and wiring diagrams.
Fit and assemble components using Bills of Materials (BOMs), equipment lists, general arrangement drawings, schematic diagrams and wiring diagrams.
Prepare, crimp, terminate and loom wires and cables to specification.
Complete all wiring activities in line with customer requirements and quality standards.
Accurately record time bookings against assigned tasks.
Follow health and safety procedures at all times to ensure a safe working environment.
Report any issues, defects or drawing discrepancies to supervision promptly.
Deliver work to the required quality standards within agreed timescales.

Skills & Experience Required

Completed apprenticeship in Panel Wiring or equivalent industry experience.
Ability to read, understand and interpret electrical engineering drawings and schematics.
Experienced in preparing, crimping, terminating and looming wiring assemblies.
Able to identify drawing discrepancies and communicate them effectively.
Good understanding of wiring best practices and quality standards.
Ability to follow test documentation and basic testing procedures.
Experience with fault finding and resolving wiring-related issues.
Proven ability to work to demanding deadlines whilst maintaining quality.
Experience working with tri-rated cables ranging from 0.5mm² to 6mm².

What's on Offer?

Competitive PAYE rate of £18.00 - £21.00 per hour, depending on experience.
Early finish every Friday.
Opportunity to work on major electricity transmission projects.
Supportive team environment with a strong focus on quality and safety.

Pre-Employment Checks

The successful candidate will be required to complete a HireRight background screening process, including:

Five-year employment referencing.
Basic DBS check.All checks will be arranged by the client.

If you have the required panel wiring experience and are looking for your next opportunity within a leading engineering environment, we'd love to hear from you.

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