Panel Wirer

Location: Stockport

Salary: £32,000 - £40,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Benefits:  Overtime available, pension contribution, OTE Circa £45,000, 23 holiday days a year with the option to accrue an extra 2 days a month. 

Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Hours:37 hours per week | Flexible working across 4.5 days (Early finish every Friday)

Join a Team Supporting Global Defence & Aerospace

Due to continued growth and an increasing order book, we are looking for an experienced Panel Wirer to join our skilled manufacturing team in Stockport.

With a long-standing reputation in the global Defence & Security sector, we design and manufacture cutting-edge technology including Satellite Communications, Power Management & Control Systems, Surveillance Equipment, and Counter-IED solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a business where quality, precision, and innovation are at the heart of everything we do.

The Role

As a Panel Wirer, you'll be responsible for building and wiring complex electrical assemblies to exacting aerospace and defence standards. Working from detailed engineering documentation, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality products for mission-critical applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Complex cabinet, rack and enclosure wiring using 22AWG-10AWG cable across power, data and RF systems.



• Panel wiring, cable routing and loom assembly to high industry standards.



• Working with bootlace ferrules, end caps, crimps, ferrules, signal cables and racking systems.



• Creating, routing and securing complex cable harnesses and looms.



• Terminating a variety of connector types including multi-pin, MIL-DTL-38999 (38999), RF, power and data connectors using crimping and soldering techniques.



• Using a variety of handheld crimping tools.



• Supporting the development of prototype and first-off units where required.



• Working accurately from engineering drawings, wiring schedules, circuit diagrams and customer assembly documentation.

About You

We're looking for someone who takes pride in producing high-quality work and has experience in a similar manufacturing environment.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3 years' experience in panel, cabinet, rack or box wiring.



• Strong knowledge of bootlace ferrules, crimping, end caps, ferrules, signal cabling and cable management/racking.



• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, cir