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.