Job Title: Control Panel Wireman
Location: Northampton
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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:
o Back plate and door layout
o Mounting electrical components
o Wiring, dressing, and terminating to specification
* Work on a variety of panel types including:
o Wall-mounted panels (single and multi-cabinet)
o Floor-standing panels
o 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:
o Stripping and crimping cables
o Trunking, terminals, relays, contactors, MCBs/fuses
o 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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