Senior Panel Builder

The Best Connection; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Holiday entitlement

Company pension provision

Online payslips

Dedicated branch support

Job summary

The Best Connection is seeking an experienced Senior Panel Builder to join a well-established and growing team in the United Kingdom. This hands-on senior role goes beyond panel assembly, requiring strong technical expertise, the ability to work from electrical drawings and provide guidance to installation teams.

Key responsibilities include building and wiring control panels, reading schematics, testing, fault finding, and mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Proven experience building and wiring electrical control panels.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Excellent fault-finding, testing and problem-solving skills.
• Capable of working independently on complex panel builds.

Responsibilities

• Build and wire electrical control panels in line with drawings and specs.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and diagrams accurately.
• Test panels to verify wiring, function and safety.
• Perform fault finding and diagnose wiring issues, implementing fixes.
• Identify discrepancies between drawings and built panels.
• Liaise with Engineering to resolve queries and amendments.
• Provide technical support to on-site installers.
• Mentor junior team members and share best practices.

Skills

Electrical control panels

Schematic reading

Fault-finding

Independent working

Attention to detail

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Electrical qualification or apprenticeship

Job description

Salary: £38,000 - £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00

The Best Connection are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Panel Builder to join a well-established and growing team. This is a hands-on senior-level role that goes beyond panel assembly and wiring. The successful candidate will possess strong technical expertise, be confident working independently from electrical drawings and schematics, and provide valuable support and guidance to installation teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and wire electrical control panels in line with engineering drawings and specifications.
• Accurately read, interpret and work from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and technical drawings.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of electrical components, control circuits and wiring requirements.
• Test completed panels to ensure correct wiring, functionality and compliance with specifications.
• Carry out fault finding and diagnostics, identifying and resolving wiring and build issues.
• Identify and communicate discrepancies between drawings and physical builds.
• Liaise with the Engineering team to resolve technical queries and drawing amendments.
• Provide technical support and guidance to on-site installers.
• Mentor and support junior team members, sharing knowledge and best practices.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, quality, and electrical safety at all times.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in electrical control panel building and wiring.
• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Excellent fault-finding, testing and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently on complex panel builds.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Previous experience supporting, guiding or mentoring installers or junior staff.
• Relevant electrical qualification or apprenticeship would be advantageous.

Benefits

Working as a Senior Panel Builder through The Best Connection offers:

• Ongoing assignments
• Competitive rates of pay
• Overtime opportunities
• Holiday entitlement
• Company pension provision
• Online payslips
• Dedicated support from your local branch team