Control Panel Technician

March; Burton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services firm in Burton-on-Trent is seeking an experienced Control Panel Technician/Wire person. The role involves interpreting electrical diagrams, wiring control panels, and providing tailored quotations for customers. Ideal candidates should possess previous panel wiring experience and effective communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, with opportunities for career development in a growing business.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Career development opportunities

Focus on employee wellbeing

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role.
• Familiarity with control panel design.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and plan electrical diagrams and backplates.
• Wiring and installation of mains and power cables.
• Comply with Quality Assurance Procedures.

Skills

Panel wiring experience

LV Switchgear knowledge

Communication skills

Knowledge of Pneumatic systems

Teamwork

Education

Relevant qualifications (C&G, BTEC or equivalent)

Job description

We are March the UKs leading provider of critical engineering services. Our expertise as a multi-disciplinary engineering partner across infrastructure, process and digital services has led to long term partnerships with leading organisations in everything from food and drink and utilities to high-security industries such as defence, aerospace and nuclear.

We are seeking an experienced Control Panel Technician/Wire person to join our rapidly engineering workshop team. This role centres on providing bespoke quotations for new and existing control panels, requiring both technical expertise and strong interpersonal skills. Site visits to assess legacy projects, upgrades, and new installations will form a critical part of this role. The ideal candidate will combine technical knowledge with a customer-oriented mindset to deliver tailored proposals that reflect March's commitment to excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interpret Electrical Diagrams: The candidate must be capable of reading and interpreting electrical schematic diagrams.
• Plan & Populate Panel Backplates: Able to plan backplate, measure, cut and fix Din rail/trunking, populate the backplate with components.
• Control Panel Wiring: Ensure the correct cable crimps/ferrules are fitted and all cables are marked up with cable identification.
• Mains Cabling: Install mains power cables ensuring the cable and cable lugs are of the right size and type and are correctly identified.
• Power Cabling: Fit power cables to components and tighten to the specified torque setting.
• Earthing: Install earth cables throughout the enclosure to the earth bar ensuring all removable covers are connected.
• Heat Shrinking: Produce heat-shrink wire markers and components labels using dedicated printing machines.
• Door Assembly: Drill, Tap and fix engraved labels to doors, punch and cut holes for lamps, switches and other devices.
• Mentoring: Assist in the training and development of apprentice technicians through one-to-one coaching.
• Quality: Comply with Quality Assurance Procedures, applicable to control panel manufacture.
• Documentation: Be able to identify errors and document mark-ups to schematics and design information.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance the control panel build processes, reduce costs, and improve efficiencies.
• Team Coordination: Collaborate with engineering and production teams to ensure alignment on project deliverables.

Skills and Experiences:

• Experience: Previous panel wiring/panel building experience essential. LV Switchgear, motor control principles and control panel design experience desirable.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with control panel design. Previous experience of interpreting electrical drawings and technical instructions.
• Communication Skills: Good inter-personal skills, team work, hands-on approach with effective verbal and written communication skills. Able to work alone and as part of a team.
• Other Skills: Knowledge of Pneumatic and Hydraulic systems and any Safety related skills would be considered advantageous.

Specific Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role.
• Applicable Apprenticeship and/or time served or relevant qualifications (C&G, BTEC or equivalent)

What we offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package appropriate to this position
• An employer who values the ongoing wellbeing of its employees
• Career development within a successful and growing business

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.