Control Panel Technician

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