Busbar Fabrication & Assembly
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What you'll do
- Measure, cut, bend, punch and assemble busbars for low- and medium-voltage switchgear.
- Interpret engineering drawings, schematics and work instructions to produce accurate, high-quality assemblies.
- Operate fabrication machinery (cutters, punches, benders) and hand tools, ensuring safe and efficient working practices.
- Form busbars to precise dimensions, tolerances and technical specifications.
- Install insulation, fixings and supports to meet all electrical and mechanical safety standards.
- Collaborate closely with design engineers, panel builders and quality teams to deliver integrated solutions.
- Support quality checks, compliance activities and assist with inspection, testing and commissioning where required.
- Maintain excellent health & safety and environmental practices throughout all work.
What they're looking for
- Experience in busbar fabrication, panel building or similar industrial electrical assembly.
- Confident reading and interpreting technical drawings and layout diagrams.
- Skilled in workshop tools and machinery: cutting, punching, bending, drilling, tapping and general assembly.
- Understanding of electrical safety, insulation methods and busbar system requirements.
- Strong attention to detail with a commitment to producing safe, reliable and high-quality work.
- Good communicator and team player, able to collaborate effectively and follow structured processes.
Nice to have
- Apprenticeship or recognised qualification in electrical engineering, fabrication or a related discipline.
- Knowledge of current industry standards for switchgear, busbar systems and power distribution panels.
- Experience supporting continuous improvement or Lean manufacturing initiatives.
Summarised by NextRaise from the employer’s description, which follows in full below.
Full description from employer
Busbar Fabricator – Power Distribution & Switchgear Engineering
Join Twyver (Actemium) – Part of VINCI Energies
📍 Gloucester
💼 Full‑time | 37.5 hours per week
💰 Competitive Salary + Share Scheme + Pension + Benefits
Help shape the future of sustainable power distribution and industrial engineering with Twyver. We are a respected provider of modern switchgear and electrical distribution solutions, and we’re looking for a skilled Busbar Fabricator to join our growing team.
If you’re detail‑driven, take pride in high‑quality workmanship, and want to be part of an inclusive, forward‑thinking engineering environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities – Busbar Fabrication & Assembly
Measure, cut, bend, punch and assemble busbars for low‑ and medium‑voltage switchgear.
Interpret engineering drawings, schematics and work instructions to produce accurate, high‑quality assemblies.
Operate fabrication machinery (cutters, punches, benders) and hand tools, ensuring safe and efficient working practices.
Form busbars to precise dimensions, tolerances and technical specifications.
Install insulation, fixings and supports to meet all electrical and mechanical safety standards.
Collaborate closely with design engineers, panel builders and quality teams to deliver integrated solutions.
Support quality checks, compliance activities and assist with inspection, testing and commissioning where required.
Maintain excellent health & safety and environmental practices throughout all work.
Essential Skills & Experience
Experience in busbar fabrication, panel building or similar industrial electrical assembly.
Confident reading and interpreting technical drawings and layout diagrams.
Skilled in workshop tools and machinery: cutting, punching, bending, drilling, tapping and general assembly.
Understanding of electrical safety, insulation methods and busbar system requirements.
Strong attention to detail with a commitment to producing safe, reliable and high‑quality work.
Good communicator and team player, able to collaborate effectively and follow structured processes.
Desirable Skills – Switchgear & Electrical Fabrication
Apprenticeship or recognised qualification in electrical engineering, fabrication or a related discipline.
Knowledge of current industry standards for switchgear, busbar systems and power distribution panels.
Experience supporting continuous improvement or Lean manufacturing initiatives.
What We Offer
Competitive salary, annual bonus, generous pension contributions and perks service.
Comprehensive benefits package including:
24 days holiday + bank holidays
Company share scheme (qualifying periods apply)
Death‑in‑service cover
Structured development pathways with training, mentoring and progression opportunities.
A friendly, diverse and inclusive team environment where your skills and ideas truly matter.
About Twyver (VINCI Energies)
Twyver has a strong reputation for engineering excellence, delivering innovative switchgear, power distribution and automation solutions for industrial, commercial and utilities clients across the UK. As part of Actemium and the VINCI Energies Group, we combine the stability of a global group with the agility of a specialist engineering business.
Please note: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
Ready to Power the UK’s Sustainable Future?
Apply now and help shape a safer, more efficient and electrified tomorrow.
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