Control Panel Wireman / Assembler

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Banbury; On-site; GBP 26,436 - 32,448; Full time

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd in Banbury is seeking a Control Panel Wireman / Assembler to build, wire and assemble complex electrical control panels from detailed schematics. This permanent, full‑time role offers flexible shifts: 6am‑2:30pm, 8am‑4:30pm, or 9am‑5pm, Monday to Friday, with salary between £26,436 and £32,448 per year depending on experience.

You will gain hands‑on engineering experience, long‑term stability, and opportunities to develop skills in PLCs and advanced automation systems.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in interpreting electrical drawings and BOMs.
• Experience reading electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Familiarity with SMT assembly and high‑quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and wire control panels to high industrial standards.
• Install relays, transformers, PLCs, and power supplies in enclosures.
• Read schematics and BOMs to guide assembly.
• Perform SMT assembly where required.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment safely.
• Document work and ensure adherence to safety standards.
• Assist with basic testing and inspection as needed.

Skills

Interpreting electrical drawings

Electrical schematics

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Wire strippers

Torque drivers

Crimping tools

Job description

Overview

As a Control Panel Wireman / Assembler based in Banbury, you will build, wire, and assemble complex electrical control panels from detailed technical schematics. This permanent, full‑time position offers flexibility on shift times, with options including 6am‑2:30pm, 8am‑4:30pm, or 9am‑5pm, Monday to Friday. Salary ranges from £26,436 to £32,448 per annum (£12.71‑£15.60 per hour), dependent on experience. You will gain hands‑on engineering experience, long‑term stability, and opportunities to develop skills in PLCs and advanced automation systems. Proficiency in interpreting electrical drawings and using hand tools is essential for this role.

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).