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We are looking for an experienced Panel Wirer/ Fitter to join Operations team in an established family-owned business in Leeds. Our client is a leading manufacturer and supplier of electrical power distribution equipment and pioneers of super low loss amorphous transformer technology.
The Role:
- Your duties will be the fitting of various types of distribution and power transformers along with the wiring and assembly of components for the marshalling department from scratch.
- You will prepare work by studying assembly instructions, reading and interpreting electrical layout drawings and schematic wiring, parts lists, gathering parts, subassemblies, tools and materials.
- You will assemble components by examining connections for correct fit; fastening parts and subassemblies
- Crimping, looming and cable terminating work on control panels
- Glanding and terminating various SWA cables
- Cutting and fitting tray work to run cables on transformers
- Soldering
- You will be expected to maintain the highest level of workmanship standards and product quality ensuring products are produced and delivered OTIF to the customers requirements.
- You will check and complete all paperwork associated with the works order
- Performance of area housekeeping activities, including the prompt reporting of problems shortages or equipment breakdown
- Using general workshop machinery and hand tools related to the fitting role
- Completion of work within allocated time scales.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience:
- Hands on experience of electrical assembly and wiring of control panels is essential
- Hand on experience of working within a mechanical/electrical engineering environment is essential.
- Cable end termination experience (Crimping/soldering) is essential
- Hold electrical qualifications and have knowledge of electrical regulations is essential
- The ability to understand electrical schematic drawings is essential
- Have good written and verbal communication skills
- Experience of working collaboratively with other operations personnel
- Ideally experience of working within a continuous improvement environment
- Strong attention to detail
- Good communication skills
- Flexibility to assist in other departments when required
Salary and benefits:
£14 per hour
25 days holiday per year plus 8 bank holidays(currently running at 20% of annual salary)
Company Profit related bonus scheme
Healthcare scheme and lifestyle benefits
Canteen facility with tea, coffee and milk provided
Pension
EV scheme
Working hours:
Nine-day fortnight, plus two paid breaks:
Week 1 :Monday to Thursday (week 1) - 7.45 am and 4.45 pm
Week2: Monday to Thursday and 7.45 am to 15.15 pm on Friday - 7.45 am to 4.45 pm
Job Type: Permanent
