Control Panel Builder

Osborne Appointments; Great Gransden; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Control Panel Builder for a fast-paced design and manufacturing company in Great Gransden, England. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in electrical panel building and be proficient in reading electrical schematics. The role involves building low-voltage control panels and requires a strong attention to detail. Competitive hourly pay is offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' experience in electrical panel building.
• Skilled in wire selection, crimping, and routing.
• Familiar with both AC and DC control systems.

Responsibilities

• Build and wire low-voltage control panels.
• Interpret EPLAN schematics and BOMs.
• Use hand and power tools for fabrication.

Skills

Electrical panel building

Reading electrical schematics

Wire selection and crimping

Attention to detail

Workshop tools proficiency

Independent and team work

Education

Formal electrical qualifications

Completed apprenticeship

Tools

EPLAN

Job description

Overview

Role: Control Panel Builder

Location: Sandy, Bedfordshire

Salary: £16.00 - £18.00 per Hour (DOE)

Hours: 39 Hours per week, with a 10 minute break & 30 min lunch break 1:00-1:30pm

Monday 7.30 am - 1.00 pm / 1.30 pm - 4.00 pm
Tuesday 7.30 am - 1.00 pm / 1.30 pm - 4.30 pm
Wednesday/Thursday 7.30 am - 1.00 pm / 1.30 pm - 5.00 pm
Friday 7.30 am - 12 noon (unless working overtime)

An excellent opportunity has now arisen for a Control Panel Builder to join a fast paced design and manufacturing company in Sandy. This interesting and varied “hands-on” role is working in building food processing machinery in Stainless steel. The role is working in a small polishing department of 4 metal polishing engineers. You will need to have significant experience in polishing and fettering working on Stainless-Steel metal finishes. (Satin / Mirror / Shot Blast / Scotch-bright)

Responsibilities

• Build and wire low-voltage control panels (#removed#V AC, single & three-phase; 24V DC)
• Interpret EPLAN schematics, mechanical layouts, and BOMs
• Accurately install and terminate devices such as:
• Circuit protection devices, relays, solenoid valves
• Inverter drives, Soft Starts, Contactors
• HMIs, PLC systems (primarily Mitsubishi, Allen Bradley or Siemens)
• Work across a range of panel types including:
• Junction boxes, HMI enclosures, MCCs, and Multi-door cabinets
• Use hand and power tools to fabricate and assemble panel components
• Measure and mark out on various materials (stainless steel, GRP, mild/galvanised steel)
• Perform continuity testing and basic functional checks
• Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient working area
• Work collaboratively with design and test engineers, under supervisor guidance

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' experience in electrical panel building
• Proficient in reading electrical schematics and mechanical layout drawings
• Skilled in wire selection, crimping, ferrule termination, and routing
• Familiar with both AC and DC control systems
• High attention to detail and consistent quality of workmanship
• Competent with workshop tools and safe working practices
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• You should hold formal electrical qualifications and have completed an apprenticeship, with experience using EPLAN and interpreting detailed Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Ideally, you will have a background in food machinery or industrial automation environments and possess a strong understanding of electrical testing processes and panel safety checks.

If you are interested in this role, please apply below with your most recent CV.

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