Control Panel Builder

Mansell Recruitment Group; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in bespoke machinery design is seeking a skilled Control Panel Builder to join their electrical team in St. Neots. This hands-on role involves building and wiring low-voltage control panels for custom machinery, interpreting schematics, and conducting functional tests. Ideal candidates will have at least 4 years of experience and be proficient in electrical panel construction. Competitive salary offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

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.

Responsibilities

• Build and wire low-voltage control panels for special purpose machinery.
• Interpret EPLAN schematics, mechanical layouts, and BOMs.
• Perform continuity testing and basic functional checks.

Skills

Electrical panel building

Reading electrical schematics

Wire selection and routing

Crimping and ferrule termination

Familiarity with AC and DC control systems

Education

Formal electrical qualifications

Job description

Overview

The Company – A leader in the design and manufacture of bespoke machinery and supporting systems.

The Role

This role will require a skilled Control Panel Builder to join our electrical team in the production of high-quality, custom-built control panels for special purpose machinery. This is a hands-on, workshop-based role requiring precision and experience in electrical panel construction.

The work will include the following:

• Build and wire low-voltage control panels (#removed#V AC, single & three-phase; 24V DC)
• Work across a range of panel types
• Accurately install and terminate devices
• Interpret EPLAN schematics, mechanical layouts, and BOMs
• Perform continuity testing and basic functional checks

The Candidate

To apply for this role, you must:

1. Minimum 4 years\' experience in electrical panel building
2. Proficient in reading electrical schematics and mechanical layout drawings
3. Skilled in wire selection, crimping, ferrule termination, and routing
4. Familiar with both AC and DC control systems
5. Formal electrical qualifications would be advantageous.

Reward

The company will offer the successful candidate a competitive salary.