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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 environment
Electrical Design (30%)
- Produce and update electrical drawings using EPLAN
- Create detailed wiring diagrams and layout schematics
Purchasing & 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 team
If 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.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
