Details:
- Salary: £38,000 - 45,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Birmingham West Midlands (County)
- Date: 5 days ago
Description:
We are looking for a Control Panel Wireman to join a growing industrial controls and automation team. This role is hands-on, focusing on wiring, assembling, and testing industrial control panels. The ideal candidate will have experience working with low-voltage control systems and industrial automation components.
Key Responsibilities for Control Panel Wireman
* Wire and assemble control circuits according to schematics.
* Route, terminate, and crimp cables, including lugs and connectors.
* Connect VFDs, relays, contactors, and PLC terminals.
* Work with PLCs, HMIs, terminal blocks, control transformers, and safety circuits.
* Apply knowledge of electrical panel wiring and LV switchgear principles.
* Assist with panel build, testing, and commissioning preparation.
* Ensure work meets BS 7671 / 18th Edition Wiring Regulations and company quality standards.
Required Skills & Experience for Control Panel Wireman
Essential:
* Experience in industrial control panel wiring and assembly.
* Ability to work from schematics, wiring diagrams, and electrical drawings.
* Experience with LV switchgear, VFDs, PLCs, relays, and contactors.
* Understanding of control circuits and safety systems.
* Knowledge of crimping, lugs, cable routing, and terminations.
* Electrical training or apprenticeship preferred (NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent).
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable:
* Experience with PLC/HMI installation.
* Experience working on industrial automation or instrumentation projects.
* Familiarity with international control panel standards.
Benefits
* Competitive salary with bonus opportunities.
* Career progression in panel wiring and control systems.
* Training and development in industrial automation and LV systems