Panel Wirer  

Vertiv
Burnfoot, Ireland

Who this role is best for

Aimed at experienced technical professionals who thrive in manufacturing environments and possess both electrical and mechanical expertise.

Best fit for

  • Experienced panel assemblers with a background in LV/MV switchgear and field service work
    — “Proven experience in wiring and assembling electrical panels”
  • Candidates who value structured team environments and continuous technical development
    — “ongoing technical training, strong team support, and clear opportunities to develop and progress your career”
  • Detail-oriented individuals with a strong grasp of engineering drawings and schematics
    — “Working from technical drawings, schematics, and manuals to ensure precise assembly”

Things to consider

  • The role may involve travel or on-site work as it requires field service experience
    — “Previous experience in on-field service work / onsite installations”
  • Candidates must be capable of handling safety-critical tasks with precision
    — “Maintaining high-quality workmanship standards both in the factory and at customer premises”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with current injection testing and thermal imaging in your resume
    — “Complete testing of panels, up to and including current injection testing”
  • Emphasize your ability to mentor others and share technical best practices
    — “Supporting and mentoring team members, sharing technical expertise and best practices”
  • Demonstrate your familiarity with Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) in interviews
    — “Familiarity with Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)”
  • Showcase your ability to integrate components seamlessly in your application materials
    — “Contribute to the fitting, building, and construction of various parts for seamless component integration”
  • Demonstrate your ability to manage materials and tasks effectively for site works
    — “Carrying out MTOs and order materials for allocated tasks, both internally and for site works”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • high-quality workmanship
  • adherence to safety standards
  • successful completion of projects
Typical background
experience in electrical and mechanical systemsbackground in manufacturing

Skills & requirements

Required

Electrical WiringAssembly Of Electrical PanelsMechanical AssemblyLv/mv Switchgear ManufacturingOn-field Service Work

Preferred

Thermal Imaging InspectionsRisk Assessments And Method Statements (rams)

Stack & domain

Electrical WiringMechanical AssemblyLv/mv SwitchgearControl PanelsElectromechanical EquipmentElectrical ConnectionsTroubleshootingElectrical And Mechanical SystemsLv/mv Switchgear ManufacturingRisk Assessments And Method Statements (rams)PracticalDetail-orientedPrecision WorkmanshipHigh Safety And Quality StandardsFast-paced Manufacturing EnvironmentTechnical ExpertiseBest PracticesManufacturing

About the role

Original posting from Vertiv

At Vertiv, we empower the people who power the future. Our greatest asset is our people, which is why we’ve built a world-class team of Chartered Engineers across our manufacturing facilities spanning three continents. With over 30 years of expertise in delivering high-quality integrated power solutions, we specialise in technical services, project management, and unparalleled customer support, ensuring excellence in every client’s project. 

Due to continued success and growth, we have immediate opportunities for experienced Panel Wirers to join our team at our Burnfoot site. As a Panel Wirer, you will be a hands-on member of a skilled and supportive shop-floor team, responsible for the electrical wiring and mechanical assembly of LV/MV switchgear and control panels. 

Reporting to the Production Manager and Supervisors, you will work directly from engineering drawings, schematics, and production schedules to build high-quality, safety-critical assemblies. 

This role is suited to a practical, detail-oriented individual who takes pride in precision workmanship, maintains high safety and quality standards, and enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. In return, Vertiv offers ongoing technical training, strong team support, and clear opportunities to develop and progress your career within one of Ireland’s leading engineering companies. 

Key Responsibilities:

Assembling electrical switchgear and related electromechanical equipment based on engineering drawings and production schedules.  

Maintaining high-quality workmanship standards both in the factory and at customer premises.  

Working from technical drawings, schematics, and manuals to ensure precise assembly.  

Contribute to the fitting, building, and construction of various parts for seamless component integration.  

Conducting mechanical and electrical maintenance, including site modifications and thermal imaging inspections.  

Ensuring a clean, safe working environment while adhering to company policies and procedures.  

Complete testing of panels, up to and including current injection testing.  

Supporting and mentoring team members, sharing technical expertise and best practices.  

Reporting on any substandard, malfunctioning, or defective parts.  

Selecting, measuring and modifying components to ensure proper fit.  

Carrying out MTOs and order materials for allocated tasks, both internally and for site works.  

Assembling prototype and development units in collaboration with supervisors and managers.

Conducting thermal imaging inspections and compile reports. 

Essential Skills, Qualifications And Experience:

Proven experience in wiring and assembling electrical panels.  

Ability to read and follow schematic diagrams accurately.  

Experience in ensuring proper electrical connections and troubleshooting issues.  

Proven experience in the assembly of mechanical equipment and electromechanical systems.  

Previous experience in on-field service work / onsite installations. 

Knowledge of both Electrical and Mechanical systems.

Experience in LV/MV switchgear manufacturing.

Previous experience in on-field service work / onsite installations. 

Familiarity with Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS). 

Why Join us? 

Competitive rate of pay with Bonus scheme.

25 days annual leave.

Employer pension scheme and Life assurance.

Access to our Company Social Club.

Incentivised Gym Membership & Cycle-to-Work Scheme. 

Apply now and take the next step in your career. 

Vertiv is an equal opportunity employer 

Please note the above duties and responsibilities are not intended to be an exhaustive list. To achieve business objectives, other duties may be included at the discretion of the department manager. 

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Source: Vertiv careers

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