Electrical Assembly Technician / Panel Builder

Major Recruitment are recruiting for a disciplined and detail-oriented Electrical Assembly Technician to join a specialist team in Birmingham.

Location: Birmingham (B18)
Pay Rate: £14.50 – £15.00 per hour
Working Hours: 08:00 – 17:00, Monday to Friday

You will be responsible for building, wiring, and testing the "brains" behind automated gate systems, barriers, and high-end access control.

The Core Mission

• Precision Assembly: Build and wire control panels for automated gates and entry systems from the ground up.
• Component Integration: Correctly wire motor controllers, safety edges, photocells, loop detectors, and GSM intercoms.
• Technical Interpretation: Translate complex electrical schematics and layout drawings into functional, high-quality assemblies.
• Functional Testing: Rigorous testing of motor direction, limit switching, and safety circuits to ensure 100% reliability before dispatch.
• Diagnostics: Identify and rectify faults during the assembly phase

What You Must Bring

• Proven Experience: A solid background in electrical assembly or panel building.
• Technical Literacy: You must be able to read and interpret wiring diagrams without hand-holding.
• Tool Proficiency: Expert use of hand tools, crimpers, and cable prep equipment.
• Standards Focused: A working knowledge of low-voltage systems and a commitment to meeting BS/EN safety standards.

Advantageous Skills

• Direct experience with gate motors or automated barrier systems.
• Familiarity with PLC programming or logic controllers.
• Relevant qualifications (NVQ Level 2/3 or City & Guilds).

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