Control Panel Builder

Osborne Appointments; Sandy; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Holiday entitlement 20 days + bank hol

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Company sick pay

Workwear provided

Staff meals

Subsidised vending machines

Overtime paid 1.5x

Job summary

Osborne Appointments is listing a Control Panel Builder role in Sandy for an experienced engineer. You will build and wire low‑voltage control panels, read schematics, and work with 110–600V AC and 24V DC systems in a hands‑on workshop environment.

Join a world‑leading supplier of bespoke food processing equipment, with a focus on precision, quality workmanship and safe working practices. The role offers full‑time hours, overtime with enhanced rate and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in electrical control panel building.
• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical layout drawings.
• Experience with wire selection, crimping, ferrule termination and cable routing.
• Good understanding of both AC and DC control systems.
• High attention to detail with a consistent focus on quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Build and wire low‑voltage control panels (110–600V AC, 24V DC).
• Read and interpret EPLAN schematics, mechanical layouts and BOMs.
• Install and terminate a range of components including circuit protection devices, relays and drives.
• Install HMIs and PLCs (Mitsubishi, Allen Bradley and Siemens).
• Fabricate and assemble panel components using hand and power tools.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized workshop area.

Skills

Electrical panel building

Schematic interpretation

Wiring and termination

Read mechanical drawings

Hand tools & workshop tooling

Tools

EPLAN

Mitsubishi PLC

Allen Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Job description

Role: Control Panel Builder

Location: Sandy SG19

Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday

Salary: £16.00 – £18.00 per hour

An excellent opportunity has now arisen for an experienced Control Panel Builder to join our client’s successful electrical team.

Who are they?

Our client is a world leader in the design and manufacture of bespoke food processing systems. They specialise in high-quality, custom-built industrial cooking and cooling equipment supplied to customers across a range of markets.

This is a hands‑on, workshop‑based opportunity working on bespoke, small‑batch production where precision, craftsmanship and attention to detail are essential.

Benefits:

• Annual bonus scheme, subject to company performance
• 20 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 26 days with length of service
• Pension scheme and life assurance
• Company sick pay scheme
• Workwear provided
• Staff meals and company events
• Subsidised vending machines
• Overtime available at 1.5x the standard hourly rate

Duties of a Control Panel Builder:

• Build and wire low‑voltage control panels, working with 110–600V AC, single and three‑phase systems and 24V DC
• Read and interpret EPLAN electrical schematics, mechanical layout drawings and detailed BOMs
• Install and terminate a range of electrical components, including circuit protection devices, relays, solenoid valves, inverter drives, soft starts and contactors
• Install and wire HMIs and PLC systems, including Mitsubishi, Allen Bradley and Siemens
• Build and work across a variety 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, mark out and work with materials including stainless steel, GRP, mild steel and galvanised steel
• Carry out continuity testing and basic functional checks
• Maintain a clean, organised and efficient working area
• Work closely with design and test engineers while following guidance from the supervisor

What we would like from you:

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in electrical control panel building
• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical layout drawings
• Experience with wire selection, crimping, ferrule termination and cable routing
• Good understanding of both AC and DC control systems
• High attention to detail with a consistent focus on quality workmanship
• Competent and confident using hand and workshop power tools
• Good understanding of safe working practices within an electrical workshop
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a wider team
• Full UK driving licence is essential

Desirable:

• Formal electrical qualifications
• Completed electrical apprenticeship
• Experience using EPLAN and interpreting detailed BOMs
• Previous experience within food machinery, industrial automation or a similar engineering environment
• Understanding of electrical testing procedures and control panel safety checks

Development & Career Progression

This role offers excellent opportunities for career development, with potential progression into positions such as:

• Panel Shop Team Leader / Supervisor
• Electrical Assembly & Test Technician
• Controls Engineer – PLC/HMI development and system integration
• Testing Engineer – QA testing and diagnostics
• Electrical Design Technician – EPLAN, BOMs and system layouts
• Commissioning Engineer – machine validation and UK/international customer‑site testing

Working Hours

The position is contracted at 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Typical working hours are:

• Monday: 7:30am – 4:00pm
• Tuesday: 7:30am – 4:30pm
• Wednesday & Thursday: 7:30am – 5:00pm
• Friday: 7:30am – 12:00pm

Standard breaks include a 10-minute morning break and a 30-minute lunch break.

Overtime is generally available and paid at 1.5x the standard hourly rate for Monday to Friday and Saturday mornings. Employees are expected to work a reasonable amount of overtime when requested by their Supervisor or Manager.