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Electrical Control Panel Technician
Location: St. Neots. Cambourne area
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £32,448 - £36,504 (based on experience)
Join a global leader in bespoke processing systems. We're seeking an experienced Electrical Control Panel Technician (Control Panel Builder) to produce high-quality, custom-built panels for industrial, automation equipment. This is a hands-on, workshop-based role. Production is small-batch and highly customised, requiring precision, craftsmanship, and innovation
Key Responsibilities- Build and wire low-voltage control panels (110-600V AC, single & three-phase; 24V DC)
- Interpret EPLAN schematics and BOMs
- Accurately install and terminate devices such as:
- Circuit protection devices, relays, solenoid valves
- Inverter drives, Soft Starts, Contactors
- HMIs, PLC systems (primarily Mitsubishi, Allen Bradley or Siemens)
- Work across a range of panel types including:
- Junction boxes, HMI enclosures, MCCs, and Multi-door cabinets
- Use hand and power tools to fabricate and assemble panel components
- Measure and mark out on various materials (stainless steel, GRP, mild/galvanised steel)
- Perform continuity testing and basic functional checks
- Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient working area
- Work collaboratively with design and test engineers, under supervisor guidance
- Significant panel building experience
- Skilled in schematic reading, wiring, and safe workshop practices
- Familiar with AC/DC systems and industrial components
- Electrical qualifications/apprenticeship
- EPLAN experience
- Background in food machinery or automation
39 hrs/week, Mon-Fri. Early finish at 12.00 mid-day on Fridays. Overtime encouraged.
Benefits- Annual bonus, pension, life assurance
- 20 days holiday + bank holidays (rising to 26)
- Sick pay, workwear, subsidised snacks
- Staff meals/events
- Overtime available (paid at 1.5x hourly rate)
HRGO Recruitment offers permanent and temporary jobs across the UK. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. We aim to respond to all applications. HRGO is an equal opportunities employer
