Control Panel Technician

JR United Kingdom; Stanford-le-Hope; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation company in Stanford-le-Hope seeks a hands-on technician to build and wire electrical control panels. This role offers a salary of £35,000–£38,000 and includes comprehensive training and personal development. Enjoy 23 vacation days, a pension plan, and a discretionary Christmas bonus. If you are detail-oriented and thrive in engineering environments, apply now.

Benefits

Discretionary Christmas bonus

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension up to 8.5%

Private healthcare

37.5-hour week

Comprehensive training

Qualifications

• Proven experience building and wiring control panels.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or automation environment.
• Comfortable working in a project-based, cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

• Assembling and wiring electrical control panels from technical diagrams.
• Verifying all components are present before starting a build.
• Identifying errors and collaborating with engineers.

Skills

Building and wiring control panels

Interpreting diagrams

Team collaboration

Understanding of PLCs and HMIs

Education

Level 3 qualification or higher in Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering

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Job Description:

Are you a hands-on technician with strong experience in building and wiring electrical control panels? We're looking for a practical, detail-oriented individual to join a growing team that designs, assembles, and commissions complex automation systems used globally.

This is a great opportunity for someone with strong technical knowledge who enjoys working as part of a high-performing engineering team — with structured training and development provided.

Basildon, Essex | Permanent, Full-Time | £35,000 – £38,000 DOE

Are you a hands-on technician with strong experience in building and wiring electrical control panels? We're looking for a practical, detail-oriented individual to join a growing team that designs, assembles, and commissions complex automation systems used globally.

This is a great opportunity for someone with strong technical knowledge who enjoys working as part of a high-performing engineering team — with structured training and development provided.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Assembling and wiring electrical control panels from technical diagrams

• Verifying all components are present before starting a build

• Cutting panel holes and assembling metal housings

• Mounting electrical and electronic components

• Installing completed panels onto machines

• Identifying errors, marking up feedback, and collaborating with engineers and technicians

• Supporting commissioning and testing activities

? What We're Looking For:

• Level 3 qualification or higher in Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering

• Proven experience building and wiring control panels

• Experience working in a capital equipment, automation, or manufacturing environment

• Ability to interpret diagrams and work independently or as part of a team

• Understanding of PLCs and HMIs is beneficial

• Comfortable working in a project-based, cross-functional team environment

Nice to Have (But Not Essential):

• Commissioning experience

• Experience in regulated environments (e.g. pharmaceutical, explosive, or hazardous areas)

What's In It For You?

• Salary between £35,000 and £38,000 (dependent on experience)

• Discretionary Christmas bonus

• 23 days holiday + bank holidays + 2 discretionary days (includes Christmas shutdown)

• Pension (up to 8.5% after 2 years), life cover, private healthcare, disability cover

• Cycle-to-work scheme

• Monday to Friday day shifts with flexible start/finish (core hours 09:00–12:30 & 14:00–16:00)

• 37.5-hour week

• Comprehensive training on specialist machinery and systems

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and skilled engineering team, with strong investment in personal development and training. If you're looking for long-term stability, technical variety, and the chance to work on globally deployed equipment — we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV to begin the process.

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