Job title: Panel Builder
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Water
Salary type: Annual
Salary from: GBP £32,000.00
Salary to: GBP £34,000.00
Location: Kettering
Job published: 16/02/2026
Job ID: 49534

Job Description

Brief Summary

Altera Recruitment Group are supporting a specialist engineering business within the water purification and treatment sector to recruit an experienced Panel Builder for their workshop based team in Kettering. This role focuses on the assembly and wiring of electrical control panels used in process and treatment equipment. It will suit a hands on electrical professional who is confident working from drawings, takes pride in build quality, and enjoys practical workshop based work.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assemble and wire electrical control panels and enclosures in line with technical drawings and specifications
  • Carry out point to point wiring, terminations, and functional checks to ensure build accuracy
  • Install components including DIN rail systems, trunking, glands, ferrules, and labelled wiring
  • Support the integration of panels into packaged plant equipment where required
  • Maintain high standards of workmanship, quality control, and workshop safety

Candidate Requirements

  • Proven experience in panel building, control panel wiring, or electrical assembly
  • Confident reading and interpreting electrical schematics and drawings
  • Strong hands on wiring skills with good attention to detail
  • Competent using standard electrical tools and workshop processes
  • Reliable, safety conscious, and able to work effectively as part of a team

What’s on Offer

  • Permanent, full time workshop based position
  • Competitive salary with clear progression opportunities
  • Stable workload within a growing and specialist engineering business
  • Supportive workshop environment with a strong focus on quality and safety
  • Opportunity to work on technically interesting equipment within the water industry

Next Steps

If you are an experienced Panel Builder looking for a long term opportunity within a specialist engineering environment, we would welcome your application.