Workshop Manager - Panel Designer And Builder

Proactive Global; Wigan; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Wigan seeks a Workshop Manager / Panel Designer & Builder to oversee the design and construction of electrical control panels. The role requires at least 5 years of experience in electrical design and panel building, familiarity with EPLAN, and strong project management skills. Competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000, with a permanent, on-site contract.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in panel building and electrical design.
• Experience with voltages including 24V AC/DC, 240V AC, and 415V AC.
• Hands-on experience with CAD tools; EPLAN experience highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Build, wire, and test large electrical control panels.
• Produce and update electrical drawings using EPLAN.
• Order and track all equipment required for projects.

Skills

Panel building

Electrical design

Reading electrical/mechanical drawings

Project management

Communication

Education

ONC/HNC or equivalent in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

EPLAN

CAD tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

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

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

How to Apply

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