Design Technician (Control Panels / EPLAN)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Herefordshire, United Kingdom
Last month
£35,000 – £42,000 pa

Salary

£35,000 – £42,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
6 May 2026 (Last month)

Benefits

Training Progression Bonus Enhanced Holidays Company Benefits

Design Technician (Control Panels / EPLAN)

£35,000 - £42,000 + Training + Progression + Bonus + Enhanced Holidays + Company Benefits

Herefordshire

Are you a Design Engineer with Control Panel and EPLAN experience, looking to join a well-established and growing engineering business that will provide training, progression, and long-term career development?

You will be responsible for designing electrical control panels to customer and industry standards, producing detailed documentation using EPLAN, and supporting projects from concept through to testing and commissioning. This is a varied role with both office-based design work and occasional site involvement.

The company is a respected specialist in control panel design and manufacturing, with strong growth plans and a steady pipeline of projects. You will be part of a close-knit team, with opportunities to expand your technical skillset and progress your career.

This role would suit an Electrical Design Engineer or Control Panel Designer who enjoys hands-on involvement, technical problem solving, and working on end-to-end engineering projects.

The Role:

  • Design control panels in line with customer and industry standards
    * Produce schematics and documentation using EPLAN
    * Support testing, inspection, and commissioning activities
    * Assist with Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
    * Provide technical support across the wider business
    * Occasional UK travel and overnight stays

The Person:

  • Electrical Engineering qualification (Level 3 or above)
    * Experience with EPLAN or similar CAD software
    * Understanding of electrical systems, components, and circuits
    * Full UK driving licence

If you are interested in this role, click'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Reference Number: BBBH24533b

Keywords: Control Panel Design Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer, EPLAN, Control Panels, MCC, Electrical Schematics, Panel Design, Automation, PLC, Wiring Diagrams, Electrical Systems, Process Engineering, Water Industry, Wastewater, FAT, SAT, Commissioning

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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