Workshop Electrical Team Lead – Control Panels & Automation

Brightpath Recruitment; Sligo; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Mon–Fri workshop role

Leadership opportunity

Exposure to automation projects

Career progression

Collaborative environment

National and international projects

Job summary

Brightpath Recruitment is seeking an experienced electrical professional to lead a busy workshop team delivering high-quality control panels and automation systems in Ireland. The role transitions from site work to a stable, Monday–Friday workshop-based leadership position, with hands-on electrical panel building, testing, and automation projects.

You will oversee daily workshop operations, coordinate production deadlines, manage materials, maintain quality standards, support

Qualifications

• Background in electrical panel building, industrial electrical work, or automation.
• Experience leading workshop teams or supervising electricians.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and drawings.
• Experience managing production schedules and workshop deadlines.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of testing procedures and electrical safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the electrical workshop.
• Lead a team of electricians and panel builders to meet deadlines.
• Coordinate production deadlines and manage workshop materials.
• Support testing and commissioning activities.
• Promote a strong health & safety culture across the workshop.

Skills

Electrical panel building

Team leadership

Schematics reading

Production planning

Electrical testing

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Brightpath Recruitment is seeking an experienced electrical professional to lead a busy workshop team delivering high-quality control panels and automation systems in Ireland. The role transitions from site work to a stable, Monday–Friday workshop-based leadership position, with hands-on electrical panel building, testing, and automation projects.

You will oversee daily workshop operations, coordinate production deadlines, manage materials, maintain quality standards, support