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Position: Panel Builder
Job ID: 1298/88
Location: Newcastle
Rate/Salary: £31,000 - £34,000
Type: Permanent
Hours: 39 per week

HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Shipping & Energy and Aerospace sectors. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.

The below job description will outline this position of: Panel Builder

Typically, this person will be responsible for assembling, wiring, and testing electrical control panels for industrial applications. This role includes the layout and construction of panel boxes, wiring, component integration, and quality testing to ensure adherence to technical specifications and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have strong electrical assembly skills, an eye for detail, and a commitment to quality and efficiency.

HSB Technical’s client is a very established and well-regarded business entity.

Duties and responsibilities of the Panel Builder:

  • Control Panel Box Assembly: Handle cutting, backplate installation, and wiring of panel boxes.

  • Cable Management and Harnessing: Organise and route cables efficiently with precise cutting for optimal layout.

  • Panel Wiring and Termination: Carry out accurate wiring and termination processes to meet all system requirements.

  • Testing and Quality Control: Perform Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) to confirm system functionality and reliability.

  • On-Site Commissioning: Assist with on-site installation and commissioning to ensure successful system deployment.

    Qualifications and requirement for the Panel Builder:

  • Electrical Experience: Proven experience in electrical panel wiring, assembly, or related electrical fields.

  • Electromechanical Certification: Level 3 qualification or higher in electromechanics, or an equivalent credential.

  • Basic IT Proficiency: Foundation knowledge in IT support and related software skills.

    This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical who have been appointed to act as the recruitment consultancy for this role

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