Electrical Panel Builder / Automation Technician Location: Plymouth (with occasional UK & overseas travel) About the Role We re looking for a skilled and motivated Automation Technician to join our team in Plymouth. In this hands-on role, you ll be involved in control panel building, machine integration and pneumatic system installation. While the position is primarily workshop-based, there will be opportunities for occasional site work both across the UK and overseas perfect for someone who enjoys a bit of variety. This role suits someone dependable, driven and confident working independently as well as within a team. You ll ideally be time-served or bring equivalent experience within automation, control systems, or industrial equipment. What You ll Be Doing You ll play a key part in delivering high-quality automation solutions by: Interpreting customer electrical schematics and documentation. Building control panels to company and customer standards. Installing a wide range of electrical components including motors, starters, contactors, relays, PLCs and Safety PLCs. Working with various wiring types and accessories commonly used in industrial environments. Integrating pneumatic components and systems in line with supplied circuit drawings. Applying solid understanding of: Workshop practices Electrical symbols, engineering and layout drawings Inspection, testing and certification procedures Industrial safety standards and hazards Installation practices, regulations and relevant codes of practice What We re Looking For You ll thrive in this role if you are: Confident working both independently and as part of a team. Focused, organised and motivated to complete work efficiently and to a high standard. Skilled in fault-finding on electrical and pneumatic systems. Detail-oriented particularly when marking up or updating circuit drawings. Capable of inspecting, testing and commissioning electrical installations. Able to guide apprentices or semi-skilled colleagues to ensure safe, high-quality work. Willing to travel for short periods (typically up to 2 weeks) for UK or overseas installations. Committed to following company Safe Systems of Work (SSO) at all times. Professional and customer-focused, acting as the face of the business while onsite. Able to effectively communicate with the Electrical Foreman and Project Manager regarding progress or potential delays.