Control Panel Wireman / Assembler

Manpower UK; Banbury; On-site; GBP 17,509 - 21,352; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Recruitment, partnering with a Banbury client, is seeking a skilled Control Panel Wireman/Assembler to build, wire and assemble complex electrical control panels from detailed schematics. This full-time, permanent role offers hands-on engineering experience and long-term stability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Flexibility on shift times (6am-2:30pm, 8am-4:30pm, 9am-5pm) Monday-Friday; salary £12.71-£15.50 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience wiring and assembling electrical control panels.
• Ability to read schematics and BOMs.
• Proficient with hand and power tools.
• Interest in PLCs and automation (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Assemble and wire control panels to industrial standards.
• Install relays, circuit breakers, transformers, PLCs and power supplies.
• Read electrical schematics, drawings and BOM.
• Perform SMT assembly where required.
• Use hand tools, power tools, wire strippers and torque drivers safely.
• Maintain neat wiring layouts and documentation.
• Support basic testing and inspection, including continuity testing.

Skills

Electrical panel wiring

Read electrical schematics

Hand tools proficiency

Quality workmanship

Tools

SMT assembly tools

Torque drivers

Crimping & ferruling tools

Job description

Manpower Recruitment have partnered with a new client in Banbury and are recruiting for a Control Panel Wireman / Assembler.

This role is a Full Time, Permanent role and flexibility can be given on shift times, working Monday-Friday, which will be discussed in the interview stage.

Including

• 6am-2.30pm
• 8am-4.30pm
• 9am-5pm

The role is paying £12.71-£15.50ph, depending on experience.

Overview

We are looking for a skilled Control Panel Wireman / Assembler to join a fast-paced manufacturing team. This role involves building, wiring, and assembling complex electrical control panels from detailed technical schematics. It offers hands‑on engineering experience, long‑term stability, and opportunities to develop skills in PLCs and advanced automation systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble and wire control panels to a high industrial standard, including routing, terminating, crimping, and ferruling cables.
• Install and secure electrical components such as relays, circuit breakers, transformers, PLCs, and power supplies within enclosures.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, engineering drawings, and bills of materials (BOM).
• Carry out precise Surface Mount Technology (SMT) assembly where required.
• Safely use a range of hand tools, power tools, wire strippers, and torque drivers.
• Maintain high-quality workmanship, ensuring neat wiring layouts, accurate documentation, and adherence to safety standards.
• Support basic testing and inspection processes, including continuity testing (training provided if needed).

If interested, please get in contact with a Manpower Representative.