Panel Wirer / Electricians Mate

3ti; Woodbridge, Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy solutions company in Woodbridge seeks an experienced Panel Wireman to help with the installation of cutting-edge technologies for Solar PV and EV Charging Points. Responsibilities include overseeing electrical infrastructure, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and collaborating effectively with a dynamic team. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in similar roles and is passionate about contributing to the UK's net-zero energy transition. Competitive salary, flexible working conditions, and performance-based bonuses are offered.

Benefits

Annual leave of 25 days plus bank holidays

Performance-based bonus scheme

Private Health Insurance after six months

Contributory pension scheme

Group Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant electrical experience.
• Experience with Solar PV and EVCP installation.
• Familiarity with Ethernet and Modbus communication systems.
• Ability to use an oscilloscope.
• Right to live and work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assist in installation of electrical infrastructure for charging hubs.
• Follow electrical standards and safety protocols.
• Support fault finding and rectification of installed systems.

Skills

Electrical systems installation

Cable management

Fault finding

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Time-served electrical apprenticeship

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

This is an opportunity for an ambitious, experienced Panel wireman to join a small, fast-growth team delivering exciting projects at the forefront of the UK’s net-zero energy transition.

You will be involved with the safe and compliant build of our combined Solar PV/EVCP/BESS technologies.

About the Role

Responsibilities will include:

• Assist in the installation of the electrical infrastructure of our Papilio charging hubs, including cable management systems, trunking, EVCP’s Solar PV panels, inverters, BESS and control systems.
• Understanding and working to electrical standards in all areas, including BS7671, relevant codes of practice (COP) and safety protocols
• Support fault finding and rectification of installed systems.
• Understanding and working to British (BS) and European (EN/CE) standards in all areas.

The role will be based at 3ti’s manufacturing site in Woodbridge, Suffolk. There may be an occasional need for in-person attendance at our head office in Guildford, Surrey.

About You

You will have completed a time-served electrical apprenticeship, be an experienced and qualified panel wireman with a proven track record in the Commercial & Industrial Electrical sector, including Solar PV and EVCP installation.

You are:

• Highly professional, ethical and work to the highest standards
• Extremely well‑organised, proficient in using hand and power tools
• Conscientious with strong attention to detail and able to follow instructions accurately
• Mechanically adept with experience in assembly processes and component installation
• A Health & Safety and Quality champion
• Able to work effectively as part of a team as well as independently
• Proactive, positive, enthusiastic, flexible and focused on delivery and results

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of electrical experience as a panel wireman or similar role
• Experience of working with Ethernet and Modbus communication systems
• Experience of working with 12/24V DC control systems, PLC’s
• Experience of CAN / ModBus / RS422/485, ability to use an oscilloscopeExperience of Commercial Solar PV & EV Charge Points
• The right to live and work in the UK with a clean UK driving licence
• Familiar with SBC & embedded platforms with RTOSs, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP’s or similar
• Experience of working in a production line environment

Salary and Company Benefits

• Annual salary of £30k - £32.5k gross per annum
• Annual leave of 25 days plus bank holidays
• Performance‑based bonus scheme
• Potential for EMI share option awards
• Group Life Insurance – 4 × base salary paid to beneficiary
• Employee Assistance Programme, including access to a Private GP 24/7 and financial and legal support
• Private Health Insurance – after six months of continuous service
• Business expense allowances
• Contributory pension scheme

About 3ti

We are an award‑winning B Corp, passionate about innovation and being at the forefront of renewable energy solutions with our patented Smart Solar EV Charging Hub, Papilio3, and enabling the UK’s rapid switch to EVs.

Papilio3 is the solar EV charging solution for a wide range of workplace and destination car parks, such as offices, retail outlets and leisure facilities. It addresses the medium‑dwell workplace and destination market segment – offices, shopping centres, leisure facilities, hospitals, and conference centres – where EVs are typically parked for 3‑6 hours.

The unit is installed ‘behind the meter’, democratising energy by giving customers control over EV charging tariffs and taking advantage of Papilio3’s c.18 MWh/year solar generation. It also provides employees, customers and guests easy access to multiple EV charge points, providing quick, reliable, low‑cost, low‑carbon charging.

Papilio3 has been installed in a range of settings across the leisure, public, private, commercial and industrial sectors to quickly meet the need for fleet, destination and workplace charging. It has an installed capacity of 19.3kWp and can produce up to 18MWh of electricity in year one, equivalent to 64,343 EV miles, saving 3.6 tCO₂e.

Locations include the iconic Silverstone racetrack, Bentley Motors, JLR, Five Rivers Health & Wellbeing Centre in Wiltshire, Surrey County Council and NHS Raigmore Hospital in the Scottish Highlands.

3ti is an equal opportunities employer. We want to build an inclusive, diverse team and welcome applications from all qualified persons.