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.
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
✅ 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
Nice to Have (But Not Essential):
Commissioning experience
Experience in regulated environments (e.g. pharmaceutical, explosive, or hazardous areas)
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
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