Electrician - Panel Building

Cental Engineering Limited; Carlow; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Leinster, Ireland is seeking a qualified electrician to assemble and wire electrical control panels. The role involves working from electrical drawings, ensuring accuracy in wiring components, and carrying out panel testing. Candidates must have experience in a relevant environment, a strong ability to interpret schematics, and a commitment to quality and safety standards. The ideal applicant should be reliable and eager to develop their technical skills.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a panel shop or similar environment.
• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• High attention to detail and pride in workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Assembly and wiring of electrical control panels.
• Work from schematic diagrams, wiring drawings, and panel layouts.
• Carry out panel testing, fault finding, and modifications.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading electrical drawings

Panel wiring

Control panel assembly

Education

Fully qualified electrician (Irish or recognized equivalent)

2nd, 3rd or 4th year apprentice

Job description

This role will be responsible for building panels to a high standard, following technical drawings and ensuring accuracy across all wiring and components.

Key Responsibilities

• Assembly and wiring of electrical control panels
• Work from schematic diagrams, wiring drawings, and panel layouts
• Install and wire components such as:
• Relays
• Contactors
• Terminal blocks
• PLC components (where applicable)
• Carry out panel testing, fault finding, and modifications
• Ensure all builds meet quality and safety standards
• Maintain neat and organised wiring to a high standard
• Work closely with supervisors and engineering teams
• Maintain a clean and safe workshop environment

Requirements

• Fully qualified electrician (Irish or recognised equivalent)
• Experience working in a panel shop or similar environment
• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
• High attention to detail and pride in workmanship
• Experience with control panel wiring and assembly
• Currently a 2nd, 3rd or 4th year apprentice
• Panel wiring, panel shop, or switchgear experience is highly desirable
• Willingness to learn and develop technical skillsStrong work ethic and reliability