Control Panel Wireman

Ltek Recruitment Ltd; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Career progression

Training & development

Job summary

Ltek Recruitment Ltd is seeking a skilled Control Panel Wireman to join our growing industrial controls team. The role focuses on hands‑on wiring, assembly, and testing of low‑voltage control panels and related automation components.

You will work from schematics and electrical drawings, route cables, connect VFDs and PLC terminals, and ensure compliance with BS 7671 / 18th Edition. Team-oriented and detail‑driven candidates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience wiring and assembling industrial control panels from schematics.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and electrical drawings.
• Experience with LV switchgear, VFDs, PLCs, relays and contactors.
• Knowledge of crimping, lugs, cable routing and terminations.
• Electrical apprenticeship or equivalent training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Wire and assemble control circuits according to schematics.
• Route, terminate, and crimp cables with lugs and connectors.
• Connect VFDs, relays, contactors and PLC terminals.
• Work with PLCs, HMIs, terminal blocks and safety circuits.
• Apply LV switchgear principles and ensure compliance with BS 7671.
• Assist with panel build, testing and commissioning preparation.
• Ensure work meets company quality standards.

Skills

Panel wiring

Schematic reading

LV switchgear/VFD/PLC

Control safety systems

Crimping & lugs

Electrical apprenticeship

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent

Job description

We are looking for a Control Panel Wireman to join a growing industrial controls and automation team. This role is hands‑on, focusing on wiring, assembling, and testing industrial control panels. The ideal candidate will have experience working with low‑voltage control systems and industrial automation components.

Key Responsibilities for Control Panel Wireman

• Wire and assemble control circuits according to schematics.
• Route, terminate, and crimp cables, including lugs and connectors.
• Connect VFDs, relays, contactors, and PLC terminals.
• Work with PLCs, HMIs, terminal blocks, control transformers, and safety circuits.
• Apply knowledge of electrical panel wiring and LV switchgear principles.
• Assist with panel build, testing, and commissioning preparation.
• Ensure work meets BS 7671 / 18th Edition Wiring Regulations and company quality standards.

Required Skills & Experience for Control Panel Wireman

Essential:

• Experience in industrial control panel wiring and assembly.
• Ability to work from schematics, wiring diagrams, and electrical drawings.
• Experience with LV switchgear, VFDs, PLCs, relays, and contactors.
• Understanding of control circuits and safety systems.
• Knowledge of crimping, lugs, cable routing, and terminations.
• Electrical training or apprenticeship preferred (NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable:

• Experience with PLC/HMI installation.
• Experience working on industrial automation or instrumentation projects.
• Familiarity with international control panel standards.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with bonus opportunities.
• Career progression in panel wiring and control systems.
• Training and development in industrial automation and LV systems