Electrical Panel Builder – PLCs & Wiring Expert

Kingston Barnes Ltd; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Holiday

Overtime

Company pension

DIS

Private health insurance

Job summary

Kingston Barnes Ltd. in Wiltshire is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician to build and wire control panels for automated machinery, interpreting schematics and Bills of Materials. You will install PLCs, HMIs, VSDs and related components, ensuring high-quality, compliant workmanship.

The role demands strong wiring, diagnostics and attention to detail, with collaboration across design engineers and test teams. Eligible candidates must be UK residents. Salary up to 33,500 with benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience wiring electrical control panels using schematics and layout drawings.
• Confident reading and interpreting wiring diagrams, terminal schedules, and GA drawings.
• Strong wiring and cable management skills, including the use of crimped terminals, ferrules, and trunking.
• Knowledge of common electrical components, including relays, contactors, PLCs, MCBs, power supplies, and terminal blocks.
• Competent in using panel-building tools such as wire cutters, crimpers, screwdrivers, and drills.
• High attention to detail, with a focus on accurate labelling, terminations, and panel layouts.
• A team player who can follow instructions, ask questions when needed, and communicate effectively with engineers and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Build and wire electrical control panels for automated machinery, ensuring high-quality and accurate workmanship.
• Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, GA drawings, and bills of materials.
• Install and connect PLCs, HMIs, VSDs, safety relays, I/O modules, and other control components.
• Prepare, terminate, and connect wiring using the correct tools and techniques.
• Ensure all work meets relevant electrical wiring standards and project requirements.
• Collaborate with design engineers, test teams, and team leaders to deliver accurate panel builds.
• Identify drawing discrepancies, record wiring changes, and provide feedback to improve future designs.

Skills

Wiring control panels

Reading wiring diagrams

Panel wiring

Team collaboration

Tools

Crimpers

Screwdrivers

Drills

Wire cutters

Ferrules

Trunking

Terminals

Job description

Kingston Barnes Ltd. in Wiltshire is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician to build and wire control panels for automated machinery, interpreting schematics and Bills of Materials. You will install PLCs, HMIs, VSDs and related components, ensuring high-quality, compliant workmanship.

The role demands strong wiring, diagnostics and attention to detail, with collaboration across design engineers and test teams. Eligible candidates must be UK residents. Salary up to 33,500 with benefits.