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.

What You'll Be Doing

Panel Building (70%)

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 Electrical Design (30%)

Create and update electrical drawings (EPLAN experience preferred)
Support documentation and design improvements Additional Responsibilities (10%)

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 overtimeAbout You

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 requiredInterested? Don't miss this out and send the cv to Luana Ferreira on or call me on (phone number removed). Alternatively, apply to this advert!

Proactive also offer 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