Electrical Control Panel Builder

Basildon, Essex

£31,000 – £38,000/annum

Electrical Control Panel Builder
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Control Panel Builder to join our team, working closely with Automation Technicians to produce electrical wiring diagrams for our control systems.
Electrical Control Panel Builder Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Automation department to build, wire, and install control panels
Verify panel components against issued wiring diagrams and control panel layouts
Assemble control panel enclosures, including building plinths, assembling bays, and fitting side panels
Layout chassis plates following panel layout instructions and liaise with the Electrical Design Draughtsman to ensure optimal panel design
Mount components onto chassis plates and secure them accordingly
Wire the control panel using the provided wiring diagrams while coordinating with the Electrical Design Draughtsman and Automation Technician
Mark up wiring diagrams as panel wiring is completed, reporting any errors to the Electrical Design Draughtsman and Automation Technician
Cut apertures within the control panels for fans, filters, and power sockets as required
Support Automation Installation Electricians in installing the control panels within filling lines and machines

Electrical Control Panel Builder Personal Attributes

Systematic approach with strong attention to detail
Flexible and curious mindset with a willingness to learn and apply new skills
Desire to improve processes and develop their area of expertise
Strong collaboration skills, able to work effectively with colleagues across departments and on the shop floor

Electrical Control Panel Builder Experience & Knowledge

Formal Electrical Engineering Qualification (e.g., apprenticeship)
Familiarity with automated production machinery or similar capital equipment
Experience working in a project environment with cross-functional teams

Electrical Control Panel Builder Benefits

Working hours: Total weekly working hours: 37 ½ – 09:00-12:30 and 14:00-16:00
23 days + 2 discretionary days + Bank Holidays, 3 + discretionary to be saved for Xmas.
Bonus – a Christmas bonus and a profit-related bonus.
Life Cover – Immediate life and accident cover.
Pension – automatically enrolled at 4% employer and 5% employee, which is the statutory minimum for our scheme. (After 2 years, the employer will contribute 8.5% as long as the employee contributes 4%)
Private Healthcare (After two years, they can join the private healthcare scheme)
Disability Cover (After four years, get disability coverage.)
Free onsite parking
Café
Cycle to work scheme – eligibility dependant on length of service

Unfortunately, due to time restrictions we cannot respond to every applicant, in the event that we haven’t contacted you within 48 hours please take it you have not been successful for this particular role, but your details will be kept on file and considered for all future vacancies.
We are an equal opportunities agency and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
We are acting on behalf of the client as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Please note this is not a sponsored job. Candidates must have full rights to work in the UK without sponsorship requirements at any point