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Control Panel Builder

Shepherd Stubbs Recruitment
Posted 15 days ago, valid for 4 days
Location

Bedford, Bedfordshire MK45 3EF

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Join our client's electrical team to build high-quality, custom control panels for specialist industrial equipment.
  • This hands-on role requires 4+ years of experience in electrical panel building and offers a salary dependent on experience.
  • Responsibilities include building and wiring low-voltage panels, reading schematics, and collaborating with design and test engineers.
  • Candidates should have a strong attention to detail, knowledge of AC and DC systems, and the ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings.
  • Benefits include an annual performance bonus, 20 days of holiday, a pension scheme, and opportunities for career progression.

Join our clients electrical team building high-quality, custom control panels for specialist industrial equipment. This is a hands-on, workshop-based role suited to an experienced panel builder who thrives on variety and precision craftsmanship.

What You’ll Do:

  • Build and wire low-voltage panels (110–600V AC, single & three-phase; 24V DC)
  • Read and work from electrical schematics, mechanical layouts, and BOMs
  • Install and terminate components such as circuit protection devices, relays, PLCs, and HMIs
  • Work on a range of panel types including junction boxes, MCCs, and multi-door cabinets
  • Perform continuity testing and basic functional checks
  • Collaborate with design and test engineers

What You’ll Bring:

  • 4+ years’ experience in electrical panel building
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings
  • Skilled in wiring, termination, and safe workshop practices
  • Knowledge of both AC and DC systems
  • High attention to detail and quality standards

Desirable:

  • Electrical qualifications or apprenticeship
  • EPLAN experience
  • Background in industrial automation or food machinery

Hours & Pay:

  • 39 hours/week, Mon–Fri (with overtime available at enhanced rates)
  • Pay dependent on experience

Benefits:

  • Annual performance bonus
  • 20 days holiday bank holidays (increasing with service)
  • Pension, life assurance, sick pay scheme
  • Subsidised drinks/snacks, staff events, workwear provided

Career Progression:

Opportunities to advance into supervisory, testing, controls engineering, design, or commissioning roles.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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