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Panel Wireman

Northampton Business Directory, Northampton, MA, United States


Job Title: Control Panel Wireman
Location:

Northampton

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

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.

Key Responsibilities

Build and wire

bespoke BMS control panels

from electrical schematic drawings

Complete full panel builds including:

Back plate and door layout

Mounting electrical components

Wiring, dressing, and terminating to specification

Work on a variety of panel types including:

Wall-mounted panels (single and multi-cabinet)

Floor-standing panels

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

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:

Stripping and crimping cables

Trunking, terminals, relays, contactors, MCBs/fuses

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

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

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)

If you’re an experienced Control Panel Wireman looking for a role where your skills are genuinely valued, we’d love to hear from you.

INDMAN

Due to the volume of applications, if you do not hear back within 5 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. Please check our website for further opportunities.

This role is with team Orion Midlands

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