Panel Wiring Manager

MTrec · Cramlington, North East

Panel Wiring Manager at MTrec, based in Cramlington, North East, paying £43,000 - £53,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£43,000 - £53,000 per annum
Location
Cramlington, North East
Contract
Permanent
Posted
11 hours ago
Closes
14 Nov 2026
Sector
Warehouse & Industrial

About 24% above the going rate for warehouse & industrial

Reference J140779

About the role

​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

Reference: J140779 · Posted 11 hours ago · Closes 14 Nov 2026 · Listed via MTrec

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