Panel Wiring Manager

MTrec Limited; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Immediate start

Generous holiday entitlement

Company Pension

Full-time permanent role from day 1

Job summary

MTrec Limited is recruiting a Panel Wiring Manager to lead a skilled panel wiring team, ensuring quality, safety and timely delivery of production targets.

You will oversee daily operations, coordinate with Design, Engineering and Quality teams and drive continuous improvement across productivity and processes. A strong electrical background and leadership experience are essential for success.

Qualifications

• HNC / HND in Electrical Engineering or equivalent required or desirable.
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• C&G 2391 Inspection & Testing desirable.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems and manufacturing processes.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience supervising a production team in panel manufacturing or electrical assembly.
• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of panel builders, wirers and operatives with focus on quality and safety.
• Monitor workloads and production schedules to meet delivery requirements.
• Oversee day-to-day shop floor activities and correct delays early.
• Ensure panels are built to drawings, schematics and specifications.
• Perform in-process and final quality checks to meet customer standards.
• Ensure availability of materials, tools and equipment for production.
• Maintain high housekeeping, health, safety and discipline standards.
• Collaborate with Design, Engineering, Procurement and Quality teams on issues.
• Support training and development to build future supervisors/leaders.
• Conduct regular 1:1s to address performance and capability.

Skills

Team leadership

Quality focus

Production planning

Electrical knowledge

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Education

HNC / HND in Electrical Engineering

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

C&G 2391 Inspection & Testing

18th Edition BS 7671 (desirable)

Job description

The Rewards and Benefits on Offer:

• A full-time and permanent role from day 1
• A competitive basic salary and benefits
• Free on-site parking
• Immediate start available
• A generous holiday entitlement & Company Pension

MTrec’s New Opportunity:

MTrec Recruitment are proudly representing our specialist manufacturing client in their recruitment for a Panel Wiring Manager. The role will lead a team of skilled panel wirers, provide direction and organisation while overseeing the day-to-day operations of the business.

The Job you will do:

• Lead, motivate and manage a team of panel builders, wirers and manufacturing operatives, creating a positive culture of quality, safety and accountability.
• Be aware of daily workloads and targets to ensure the panel shop meets the agreed production schedule and delivery requirements.
• Monitor production progress throughout the day, identifying potential delays and taking corrective action early.
• Ensure panels are built accurately and consistently in accordance with drawings, wiring schematics, specifications and company procedures.
• Carry out regular in-process and final quality checks, ensuring workmanship meets company and customer requirements.
• Ensure the correct materials, components, tools and equipment are available to support production.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, organisation, health and safety and general shop-floor discipline.
• Work closely with Design, Engineering, Procurement, Project Management and Quality teams to resolve production and technical issues.
• Support the team with panel building and wiring activities where required, particularly during periods of high demand or on complex builds.
• Identify training and development requirements within the team and support the development of skills and future supervisors/leaders.
• Conduct regular 1:1s with team members, provide feedback and address performance or capability issues where required.
• Investigate recurring quality and production issues and support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement across productivity, quality, cost, lead times and manufacturing processes.
• Monitor agreed production KPIs and provide clear updates to the Production Manager on performance, issues, risks and resource requirements.
• Promote a right-first-time approach and ensure non-conforming work is identified, controlled and reworked appropriately.

About you:

• 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations – BS 7671 (desirable)
• HNC / HND in Electrical Engineering (desirable)
• NVQ (2356-99) Level 3 in Electrical Engineering, Installation or Maintenance.
• C&G 2391 Inspection & Testing. (desirable)
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems and manufacturing processes.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Proven experience working within an electrical panel manufacturing or electrical assembly environment.
• Previous experience supervising, leading or coordinating a production team.
• Good understanding of electrical panel construction, control panel wiring, components and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings, wiring schematics and technical documents