Panel Wiring Manager

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.

If you meet the person specification below, apply now for an immediate response!

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