Control Panel Technician

Premier Group; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm in Burton upon Trent seeks a skilled Electrical Controls Technician to interpret diagrams, mentor apprentices, and ensure quality in control panel production. Ideal candidates will have previous panel wiring experience and relevant qualifications such as C&G or BTEC. This full-time role offers a dynamic working environment with opportunities for continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Previous panel wiring/panel building experience essential.
• Familiarity with control panel design and electrical drawings.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Interpret electrical diagrams accurately.
• Plan and populate panel backplates effectively.
• Ensure quality compliance in control panel manufacture.
• Mentor and assist apprentice technicians.

Skills

Panel wiring experience

Control panel design

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

C&G, BTEC or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Engineering Recruitment Specialist | Electrical Controls & Design | Connecting Top Talent with Leading Employers at Premier Group Recruitment

Location: Burton on Trent

Base pay range

Direct message the job poster from Premier Group

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)

For more information about this role please apply, or email Freddie Goss on [e-mail] who will be able to provide more details on the opportunity.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Industries

• Manufacturing and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing