Control Panel Builder

Mansell Recruitment Group; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mansell Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Control Panel Builder to join the electrical production team in a hands-on, workshop-based role.

You will construct and wire bespoke, low-volume control panels for industrial equipment, interpreting schematics and BOMs while ensuring high-quality workmanship in a varied manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' experience in electrical control panel building.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical layout drawings.
• Strong experience with wire selection, crimping, ferrule termination and cable routing.
• Good understanding of both AC and DC control systems.
• High level of attention to detail and quality-focused workmanship.
• Competent using workshop tools and following safe working practices.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Build and wire low-voltage control panels from various voltage levels and 24V DC systems.
• Interpret electrical schematics, mechanical layout drawings and BOMs.
• Install and terminate 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.
• Fabricate and assemble panel components using hand and power tools.
• Carry out continuity testing and basic functional checks.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Work closely with design and test engineers, following guidance from supervisors where required.

Skills

Panel building

Schematic interpretation

Wiring & termination

AC/DC control systems

Tool handling

Quality workmanship

Teamwork

Education

Electrical qualifications

Electrical apprenticeship

Tools

EPLAN

Job description

The Role

A leading manufacturer of bespoke industrial machinery is seeking an experienced Control Panel Builder to join its electrical production team.

This is a hands-on, workshop-based position involving the construction and wiring of bespoke, low-volume control panels for industrial equipment. The role will suit an experienced electrical panel builder who takes pride in producing high-quality workmanship within a varied manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and wire low-voltage control panels from #removed#V AC, single and three-phase, and 24V DC systems.
• Interpret electrical schematics, mechanical layout drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Install and terminate 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 a variety of panels and enclosures, including junction boxes, HMI enclosures, MCCs and multi-door cabinets.
• Fabricate and assemble panel components using hand and power tools.
• Measure, mark out and work with stainless steel, GRP, mild steel and galvanised steel.
• Carry out continuity testing and basic functional checks.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Work closely with design and test engineers, following guidance from supervisors where required.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 4 years' experience in electrical control panel building.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical layout drawings.
• Strong experience with wire selection, crimping, ferrule termination and cable routing.
• Good understanding of both AC and DC control systems.
• High level of attention to detail and quality-focused workmanship.
• Competent using workshop tools and following safe working practices.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Desirable Experience

• Formal electrical qualifications.
• Completed electrical apprenticeship.
• Experience using EPLAN and working from detailed BOMs.
• Experience within food machinery, industrial automation or bespoke machinery manufacturing.
• Understanding of electrical testing procedures and panel safety checks