Job Title: Control Panel Wireman Location: Northampton
Salary: £32,000 £35,000 DOE
Term: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Hours Monday Thursday: 07:30 16:30
Friday: 07:30 12:30
Total: 39 hours per week
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Control Panel Wireman Role Overview We are working exclusively with a well-established engineering business who are looking to add an experienced Control Panel Wireman to their panel shop in Northampton.
This is a hands-on, workshop-based position producing fully bespoke BMS control panels. Every build is different there is no repetitive production work or standard off-the-shelf panels. The successful candidate must be confident hitting the ground running and working independently from schematic drawings.
This role would suit a time-served Panel Wireman who takes pride in quality, accuracy, and professional workmanship.
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Key Responsibilities Build and wire bespoke BMS control panels from electrical schematic drawings
Complete full panel builds including: Back plate and door layout
Mounting electrical components
Wiring, dressing, and terminating to specification
Work on a variety of panel types including: Wall-mounted panels (single and multi-cabinet)
Floor-standing panels
Box build assemblies
Carry out quality checks and panel testing to ensure compliance
Use hand tools, power tools, and test equipment safely and correctly
Maintain a clean, organised working area and zero defects approach
Liaise with engineers where drawings require clarification
Assist with occasional modifications or improvements
Please note:
All work is bespoke
No soldering required
Some manual handling / heavy lifting involved
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Skills & Experience Required Minimum 5 years experience as a Control Panel Wireman
Strong experience wiring bespoke control panels (not just production-line work)
Ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics
Competent in: Stripping and crimping cables
Trunking, terminals, relays, contactors, MCBs/fuses
Professional wiring standards and torque settings
Electrically qualified or electrically trained background
Confident working independently and to deadlines
English as a first language is essential due to documentation and communication
Desirable (but not essential):
Previous BMS or HVAC control panel experience
Quality control or testing exposure
Busbar knowledge
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Personal Attributes Reliable, punctual, and professional
Comfortable working in a hands-on, workshop-led environment
Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship
Able to integrate into an established, male-dominated engineering team
Physically capable of workshop-based work
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Why Apply? Secure permanent position with a stable engineering business
Fully bespoke, interesting panel build work
Early Friday finish
Clean, structured panel shop environment
Immediate start available (subject to notice)
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If youre an experienced Control Panel Wireman looking for a role where your skills are genuinely valued, wed love to hear from you.
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Due to the volume of applications, if you do not hear back within 5 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. Please check our website for further opportunities.
This role is with team Orion Midlands
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