Control Panel Builder – Path to Design, Testing & Leadership

Frey Consulting Group; Sandy; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime paid at 1.5x

39-hour Monday to Friday week (earlyFr

Job summary

Frey Consulting Group in Sandy, England is seeking an experienced Control Panel Builder to join a hands-on engineering team. You will build and wire bespoke control panels in a varied workshop, reading schematics and BOMs to ensure precise assembly.

The role involves fabricating components from metals and testing panel functions, with a clear path to leadership and ongoing development in controls, design or commissioning.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years’ experience in electrical panel building or a closely related electrical assembly environment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical layout drawings.
• Experience with wire selection, crimping, ferrule termination and general panel wiring practices.

Responsibilities

• Build, assemble and wire low-voltage control panels and enclosures across AC and DC control systems.
• Interpret schematics, BOMs and layouts to ensure accurate panel construction.
• Install components including relays, contactors, drives, HMIs and PLC equipment; terminate wiring.
• Fabricate components from stainless steel, GRP, mild steel and galvanised materials; measure and mark precisely.
• Conduct continuity tests and basic functional checks; maintain safety and workshop standards.

Skills

Electrical panel building

Schematic reading

Wiring

Education

Electrical qualifications or apprenticeship

Tools

EPLAN

Industrial automation

PLC/HMI systems

Job description

Frey Consulting Group in Sandy, England is seeking an experienced Control Panel Builder to join a hands-on engineering team. You will build and wire bespoke control panels in a varied workshop, reading schematics and BOMs to ensure precise assembly.

The role involves fabricating components from metals and testing panel functions, with a clear path to leadership and ongoing development in controls, design or commissioning.