Panel Builder/ Electrical Designer

Panel Builder / Electrical Design Engineer

Wigan area

£40,000 - £45,000

Location: Onsite

Start Date: Immediate

Interviews: 1-2 stage process

Are you an experienced Panel Builder who can also deliver electrical design? This is an exciting opportunity for a hands on engineer to join a dynamic organisation where your skills will make a real impact.

We are seeking a Panel Designer & Builder with 5-15 years of experience (more experienced candidates are also encouraged to apply) who can manage the full lifecycle from designing large scale electrical panels to building and testing them on site.

• Build and test large control panels (up to 2m high) in house
• Connect electrical equipment, test cables, and update drawings/documentation
• Organise transport of equipment and panels to/from sites
• Maintain a safe, clean, and efficient workshop

• Create and update electrical drawings (EPLAN experience preferred)
• Support documentation and design improvements

• Purchase and track equipment for projects
• Liaise with suppliers and manage missing orders
• Travel occasionally (approx. 20%, UK and abroad) for installations and testing
• Opportunity to do overtime

• 5-15+ years' experience in panel building and electrical design (20+ years also welcome)
• Skilled in both hands on panel assembly and creating electrical schematics
• Comfortable working with various voltages (24V AC/DC; 240V AC; 415V AC)
• Familiar with EPLAN or similar CAD tools (training can be considered)
• Knowledge of conveyor or robotic systems is an advantage
• PLC/HMI programming exposure (Siemens/Allen Bradley) is a plus
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Able to travel for site work when required

Interested? Don't miss this out and send the CV to Luana Ferreira at or call . Alternatively, apply to this advert!

Proactive also offers a referral scheme for successful applicants - if you know anyone that could be suited to this position then please contact Proactive with their details and if they are placed by Proactive you will receive £250. T&Cs apply

Proactive Technical Recruitment is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

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.