Basildon, Essex | Permanent, Full-Time | £35,000 – £38,000 DOE
Are you a hands-on technician with strong experience in building and wiring electrical control panels? We’re looking for a practical, detail-oriented individual to join a growing team that designs, assembles, and commissions complex automation systems used globally.
This is a great opportunity for someone with strong technical knowledge who enjoys working as part of a high-performing engineering team — with structured training and development provided.
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What You’ll Be Doing:
* Assembling and wiring electrical control panels from technical diagrams
* Verifying all components are present before starting a build
* Cutting panel holes and assembling metal housings
* Mounting electrical and electronic components
* Installing completed panels onto machines
* Identifying errors, marking up feedback, and collaborating with engineers and technicians
* Supporting commissioning and testing activities
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✅ What We’re Looking For:
* Level 3 qualification or higher in Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering
* Proven experience building and wiring control panels
* Experience working in a capital equipment, automation, or manufacturing environment
* Ability to interpret diagrams and work independently or as part of a team
* Understanding of PLCs and HMIs is beneficial
* Comfortable working in a project-based, cross-functional team environment
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Nice to Have (But Not Essential):
* Commissioning experience
* Experience in regulated environments (e.g. pharmaceutical, explosive, or hazardous areas)
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What’s In It For You?
* Salary between £35,000 and £38,000 (dependent on experience)
* Discretionary Christmas bonus
* 23 days holiday + bank holidays + 2 discretionary days (includes Christmas shutdown)
* Pension (up to 8.5% after 2 years), life cover, private healthcare, disability cover
* Cycle-to-work scheme
* Monday to Friday day shifts with flexible start/finish (core hours 09:00–12:30 & 14:00–16:00)
* 37.5-hour week
* Comprehensive training on specialist machinery and systems
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This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and skilled engineering team, with strong investment in personal development and training. If you're looking for long-term stability, technical variety, and the chance to work on globally deployed equipment — we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV to begin the process.
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