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Control Panel Builder

Job Posted: 6 days ago

Salary: £ 32,000 - 36,500 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Great Gransden

Expire in: 22 days

Job Description

Control Panel Builder

Are you an experienced Control Panel Builder looking for a hands-on role working on bespoke industrial equipment?

We are recruiting for an experienced Control Panel Builder to join a specialist electrical team, building and wiring high-quality, bespoke control panels for complex industrial machinery. This is a workshop-based position suited to someone who takes pride in producing accurate, reliable electrical assemblies.

The Role

You will be responsible for the electrical construction and wiring of a variety of bespoke control panels, working from detailed electrical schematics, mechanical drawings and bills of materials.

Your responsibilities will include:

Building and wiring low-voltage control panels, working with 110–600V AC and 24V DC systems
	
Reading and interpreting electrical schematics, mechanical layouts and BOMs
	
Installing and terminating components including circuit protection devices, relays, solenoid valves, contactors, inverter drives and soft starts
	
Working with PLC and HMI systems, including Mitsubishi, Allen Bradley and Siemens
	
Building a variety of enclosures including junction boxes, HMI enclosures, MCCs and multi-door cabinets
	
Fabricating and assembling panel components using hand and power tools
	
Measuring, marking and working with materials including stainless steel, GRP, mild steel and galvanised steel
	
Carrying out continuity testing and basic functional checks
	
Maintaining a clean, organised and safe workshop environment
	
Working closely with design and test engineers to deliver high-quality finished equipment

About You

We are looking for someone with:

At least 4 years' experience in electrical panel building
	
Strong ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
	
Experience with wire selection, crimping, ferrule termination and cable routing
	
Good understanding of both AC and DC control systems
	
Excellent attention to detail and a high standard of workmanship
	
Good practical workshop skills and experience using hand and power tools
	
A strong understanding of safe electrical working practices
	
The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a team

Desirable Experience

The following would be advantageous:

Formal electrical qualifications
	
Completed electrical apprenticeship
	
Experience using EPLAN
	
Experience working from detailed BOMs
	
Background in food machinery, industrial automation or similar manufacturing environments
	
Knowledge of electrical testing and panel safety procedures

What's on Offer?

Competitive salary based on experience
	
39-hour working week, Monday to Friday
	
Regular overtime opportunities paid at 1.5x hourly rate
	
Annual bonus scheme, subject to company performance
	
20 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
	
Pension scheme
	
Life assurance
	
Company sick pay
	
Workwear provided
	
Subsidised refreshments
	
Staff meals and company events
	
Excellent opportunities for career development

Career Progression

This role offers genuine opportunities to develop your career, with potential progression into positions such as Panel Shop Supervisor, Electrical Assembly & Test Technician, Controls Engineer, Testing Engineer, Electrical Design Technician or Commissioning Engineer.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Control Panel Builder looking for your next opportunity within a specialist engineering environment, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV for immediate consideration

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