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Junior Control Panel Technician

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£32,000 monthly

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Job Description - Junior Control Panel Technician

Company Overview

UK Networks Services
(UKNS) is a specialist grid engineering company delivering
high -voltage electricity network designs and smart grid
control systems that enable faster, smarter connections to the
UK electricity network. 
Our PLC -based
control systems are deployed nationwide, from high -street
retail sites to large -scale data centres and complex energy
infrastructure projects.


Position Overview

We are seeking a Junior
Control Panel Technician to support the build, test, install and
commission our PLC -based smart grid control systems across the
UK.

Full training will be
provided on our proprietary control systems. Good foundational
knowledge in electrical engineering, electrical installation,
panel wiring or a related technical discipline is more important
than prior PLC programming experience.

You will work alongside
experienced panel builders, automation engineers, control
engineers and project engineers, developing the practical and
technical skills required to become a well -rounded technician
and a key part of the company’s growth.

This role offers a
clear development pathway, with structured training and support
to help the successful candidate grow their technical capability
across electrical panel build, testing, site installation,
commissioning and smart grid control systems.


What You’ll Be Doing
  • Wire control panels
    from electrical schematics and layout drawings

  • Carry out the
    inspection and testing of control panels

  • Support the
    installation, testing and commission grid control,
    protection and automation systems

  • Produce
    commissioning records, test certificates and as -built
    documentation, with support from the wider engineering team

  • Ensure all works
    comply with RAMS, CDM requirements and company procedures

  • Some travel to
    customer sites across the UK (typically ~2 overnight stays
    per month)



Requirements

      Essential
Qualifications & Certifications


  • Level 3
    qualification in Electrical Engineering, or related field

  • Ability to read and
    interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation

  • Strong
    organisational and communication skills

  • Ability to manage
    multiple tasks and prioritise workload in a fast -paced environment

  • Proactive attitude
    with a willingness to learn and develop

  • Full driving licence

Benefits

What’s
in it for you

  • £27,000 –
    £32,000 salary depending on experience

  • Use of company van
    and fuel card for work use

  • Enhanced employers
    pension contributions

  • Death in Service
    benefit policy

  • Salary sacrifice
    schemes (Bike2work, Electric Vehicles)

  • 25 Days of annual
    leave plus local bank holidays

  • Paid volunteering
    days for local clubs or charities

  • £300 available for
    sponsorship allowance for a local club or charity

  • Professional
    registration fees paid annually

  • On -site parking
  • Structured training
    and development programme


Note: To be eligible
for this job you must have the right to work in the UK, we
currently do not sponsor applications for employment visa
status.

UKNS values diversity
in the workplace and is a fair and equal -opportunity
employer. We are committed to creating an equal and
inclusive working environment, with the aim that our
employees will be truly representative of all sections of
society and that each person feels respected and able to
perform at their best.




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