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Job Title: Control Panel Wireman Location: Northampton
Salary: £32,000 – £35,000 DOE
Term: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Hours
Monday – Thursday: 07:30 – 16:30
Friday: 07:30 – 12:30
Total: 39 hours per weekControl Panel Wireman – Role OverviewWe are working exclusively with a well-established engineering business who are looking to add an experienced Control Panel Wireman to their panel shop in Northampton.
This is a hands-on, workshop-based position producing fully bespoke BMS control panels. Every build is different – there is no repetitive production work or standard “off-the-shelf” panels. The successful candidate must be confident hitting the ground running and working independently from schematic drawings.
This role would suit a time-served Panel Wireman who takes pride in quality, accuracy, and professional workmanship.
Key Responsibilities
Build and wire bespoke BMS control panels from electrical schematic drawings
Complete full panel builds including:
Back plate and door layout
Mounting electrical components
Wiring, dressing, and terminating to specification
Work on a variety of panel types including:
Wall-mounted panels (single and multi-cabinet)
Floor-standing panels
Box build assemblies
Carry out quality checks and panel testing to ensure compliance
Use hand tools, power tools, and test equipment safely and correctly
Maintain a clean, organised working area and ‘zero defects’ approach
Liaise with engineers where drawings require clarification
Assist with occasional modifications or improvementsPlease note:
All work is bespoke
No soldering required
Some manual handling / heavy lifting involvedSkills & Experience Required
Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Control Panel Wireman
Strong experience wiring bespoke control panels (not just production-line work)
Ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics
Competent in:
Stripping and crimping cables
Trunking, terminals, relays, contactors, MCBs/fuses
Professional wiring standards and torque settings
Electrically qualified or electrically trained background
Confident working independently and to deadlines
English as a first language is essential due to documentation and communicationDesirable (but not essential):
Previous BMS or HVAC control panel experience
Quality control or testing exposure
Busbar knowledgePersonal Attributes
Reliable, punctual, and professional
Comfortable working in a hands-on, workshop-led environment
Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship
Able to integrate into an established, male-dominated engineering team
Physically capable of workshop-based workWhy Apply?
Secure permanent position with a stable engineering business
Fully bespoke, interesting panel build work
Early Friday finish
Clean, structured panel shop environment
Immediate start available (subject to notice)If you’re an experienced Control Panel Wireman looking for a role where your skills are genuinely valued, we’d love to hear from you.
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