Workshop Manager - Panel Designer and Builder

Workshop Manager / Panel Designer & Builder

Location: Wigan, Greater Manchester
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Interviews: 1-2 stages
Contract: Permanent, Onsite

One of our clients based in Wigan, Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced and versatile Workshop Manager / Panel Designer & Builder to join their dynamic team.

This is a hands-on role for an engineer who enjoys both designing and building - the ideal candidate will be equally comfortable creating electrical designs and assembling large, complex control panels (up to 2m high).

We're looking for someone with 5-15 years of experience, though highly experienced professionals (20+ years) are also encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Panel Building (60-70%)

Build, wire, and test large electrical control panels (up to 2m high)
Connect and test all electrical equipment and cables
Update electrical drawings and related documentation
Organise transport of panels and equipment to/from site
Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workshop environmentElectrical Design (30%)

Produce and update electrical drawings using EPLAN
Create detailed wiring diagrams and layout schematicsPurchasing & Coordination (10%)

Order and track all equipment required for projects
Follow up with suppliers and maintain accurate procurement records

Additional Responsibilities

Oversee workshop activities and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Prioritise tasks effectively in coordination with the Directors
Ensure efficient use and maintenance of company tools, materials, and resources
Travel up to 20% (domestic and international) for installations and site work

Required Qualifications & Experience

Minimum 5 years' experience in panel building and electrical design (combined)
Proven ability to both design and build electrical panels
Experience with voltages including 24V AC/DC, 240V AC, and 415V AC
Strong ability to read and interpret electrical/mechanical drawings
Hands-on experience with CAD tools; EPLAN experience highly desirable
ONC/HNC or equivalent in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred
Good communication and project management skills
Competent with Microsoft Office and general computer systems

Desirable Skills

Experience with conveyor or robotic systems
Knowledge of PLC and HMI programming (Siemens / Allen Bradley)
Previous experience managing a workshop teamIf you're an experienced electrical engineer who enjoys combining technical design work with practical, hands-on panel building, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Send the CV asap to Luana Ferreira on (url removed) or call her on (phone number removed)

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
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