Electrical Engineer / Panel Wirer
Monday – Friday (35 hours per week)
The Role:
We are currently recruiting for an Electrical Engineer / Panel Wirer to join a well-established rail engineering business. This is a permanent, supporting the overhaul and refurbishment of On Track Maintenance Machines (OTMs) such as tampers and ballast machines as well as other rolling stock fleet..
This role would suit an electrically biased engineer with experience in heavy plant, rail, or industrial environments who enjoys hands-on work.
Key Responsibilities
- Overhaul and rewire electrical systems on low and medium-voltage machinery
- Strip out and rebuild control panels, PLCs, and electrical switchgear
- Install steel conduit, trunking, and other cable protection systems
- Run and terminate multi-core cabling into control cabinets
- Read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
- Carry out testing, fault-finding, and rectification down to component level
- Support mechanical strip-down and reassembly when required
- Maintain high standards of safety, quality, and workmanship
Requirements
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar electrical engineering role
- Experience working with 24VDC control systems and PLC wiring
- Confident using hand tools and electrical test equipment
- Able to work accurately to tight tolerances
- IT literate
- Experience in heavy engineering, plant, or rail environments preferred
- Willingness to work occasional overtime when the workload requires
- Ability to pass a rail medical (safety-critical role)
Experience with on-track plant machinery is advantageous but not essential.
What’s on Offer
- Salary of £35,000 – £45,000 depending on experience
- 35-hour working week
- Paid Overtime available (not enforced)
- 28 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- All tools, PPE, and equipment provided
- Free on-site parking
- Employee Assistance Programme and well-being support
- Stable, long-term, permanent role in a growing engineering operation
Interested? If you’re an Electrical Engineer and Panel Wirer looking for a day-shift, with long-term stability and strong earning potential, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or contact us for more information. #ENG1
