Position: Lead Wireman / Senior Panel Wirer
Location: West Midlands
Salary: £38,000 – £42,000 + Excellent Benefits
Are you an experienced Wireman / Panel Wirer looking to step up into a leadership role? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering company where you’ll play a key part in delivering high-quality automation solutions across multiple industries.
The Company - Our client is a multi-disciplined design and engineering specialist, recognised for delivering cutting-edge automation and electrical engineering solutions. With strong growth and ongoing investment, they now require a Lead Wireman to oversee and guide their electrical build team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Build and wire control panels and machines – including motors, sensors, valves, and drives.
* Install trunking, basket, conduit, and associated wiring accessories.
* Lead, supervise, and support the wiring department on a day-to-day basis.
* Read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
* Carry out occasional offsite installation work (typically 1–2 projects per year, up to 1 week).
* Ensure projects are completed to the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.
About You - To be successful in this role, you will need:
* Proven experience as a Wireman / Panel Wirer / Electrical Technician in an industrial or automation environment.
* Strong ability to read and work from electrical schematics.
* Hands-on experience wiring industrial machines and control cabinets.
* Knowledge of electrical systems, components, and safe working practices.
You’ll be a self-motivated team player, with excellent communication skills and the confidence to take responsibility for leading a small team.
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary: £38,000 – £42,000
* Excellent benefits package
* Career progression within a growing automation business
* Opportunity to lead and develop a skilled electrical build team
If you’re a proactive and experienced Wireman ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you
Play a key role in shaping the future of our client’s automation projects