Eltek Systems - Electrical Supervisor

Vinci; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial automation provider in Cambridgeshire is seeking an experienced Electrical Supervisor to lead workshop operations. You will supervise assembly and testing of electrical control panels, ensuring high standards of safety and quality. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience, relevant electrical qualifications, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and career development opportunities within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and discretionary bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Comprehensive pension scheme and health benefits

Supportive team environment

Career development pathways and training

Part of a global company with local agility

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory or lead experience within an electrical panel workshop or industrial manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of control panel wiring, testing, assembly processes and relevant standards.
• Ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics and layouts.
• Commitment to maintaining strict health and safety compliance on the shop floor.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented approach and commitment to quality.
• Proactive attitude to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Relevant electrical qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day workshop activities.
• Supervise, mentor and support the panel wiring team.
• Allocate resources and schedule work.
• Perform technical checks and quality inspections.
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Maintain health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Liaise with project teams to coordinate workflow.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the onboarding and training of new team members.
• Ensure workshop equipment is maintained.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Control panel wiring

Electrical schematics interpretation

Health and safety compliance

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented approach

Problem-solving

NVQ Level 3 or above

Supervisory training

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

City & Guilds 2391 Electrical Inspection and Testing

Job description

Eltek Systems, a leading industrial automation provider, is seeking a proactive and experienced Electrical Supervisor to lead our panel workshop operations. As an essential part of our team, you will supervise the assembly, wiring, quality control, and testing of electrical control panels, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget and to the highest safety and technical standards, with the health, safety and wellbeing of those with in the workshop being your primary responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate day‑to‑day workshop activities, ensuring timely and accurate completion of electrical panel builds.
• Supervise, mentor and support the panel wiring team.
• Allocate resources and schedule work, adapting to project requirements and customer priorities.
• Perform technical checks and quality inspections at each stage of panel assembly and wiring.
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications, ensuring accurate delivery of customer solutions.
• Maintain health, safety and environmental compliance in all workshop activities.
• Liaise closely with the hardware manager, project managers, hardware and software design engineers, and procurement team to coordinate workflow and resolve issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for safety, productivity and product quality within the workshop.
• Support the onboarding and training of new team members.
• Ensure workshop equipment and tooling is maintained to a high standard.

Qualifications

Electrical Workshop Supervisor

• Proven supervisory or lead experience within an electrical panel workshop or industrial manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of control panel wiring, testing, assembly processes and relevant standards (e.g. BS EN 61439, BS7671, IEC).
• Ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics and layouts.
• Commitment to maintaining strict health and safety compliance on the shop floor.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills, with a track record of managing changing priorities and deadlines.
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills, able to motivate and develop a diverse workshop team.
• Detail‑oriented approach and commitment to quality at all stages of production.
• Proactive attitude to problem‑solving and continuous improvement.
• Relevant electrical qualifications (NVQ Level 3 or above in Electrical Engineering, City & Guilds, or equivalent).
• City & Guilds 2391 Electrical Inspection and Testing – desirable.
• Previous panel build, electrical installation or manufacturing experience required.
• Supervisory training or management qualification.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience, plus discretionary bonus.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Comprehensive pension scheme and health benefits.
• Supportive and values‑driven team environment.
• Clear career development pathways and ongoing training.
• Part of VINCI Energies – offering global opportunity and local agility.

About Us

Eltek Systems, a part of VINCI Energies, is an industry leader in electrical control panel manufacturing, automation solutions and system integration. Our Peterborough workshop delivers world‑class solutions for clients across diverse sectors, driven by a commitment to quality, safety and innovation.

Ready to progress your electrical career? If you are an enthusiastic Electrical Supervisor ready to lead a team, champion the highest standards and make your mark within a recognised leader in the field, we would love to hear from you.