Job Description
Midlands Based | £38,000 to £40,000 per year (DOE)
Permanent, Full-Time
Are you an experienced Electrical Team Leader?
Regional Recruitment are recruiting for an Electrical Team Leader to join an established engineering and manufacturing environment based in the Midlands. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on electrical professional to take ownership of the electrical department, overseeing panel wirers/builders and electrical fitters while ensuring production schedules and project deadlines are achieved. The role offers the opportunity to combine technical expertise with team leadership, workload planning, and practical electrical assembly within a busy production environment.
What''s on Offer:Competitive salary package (dependent on experience)
Permanent, full-time position
Hands-on leadership role within an established electrical department
Opportunity to develop and lead a small team
Varied role combining technical electrical work with production coordination
Essential:
Proven experience within an electrical manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environment
Strong hands-on experience in panel wiring, control panel building, electrical assembly, and/or electrical fitting
Strong understanding of electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings
Experience working to production schedules and managing workloads to meet deadlines
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise multiple jobs and changing production requirements
Good understanding of material requirements and electrical component availability
Desirable:
Previous experience supervising, leading, or coordinating a small electrical team
Experience supporting electrical builds, panel wiring, and electrical installation work
Experience identifying opportunities to improve production processes and workflow
Lead and supervise the day-to-day activities of the electrical department, consisting of panel wirers/builders and electrical fitters
Plan, organise, and prioritise electrical workloads to ensure production schedules and project deadlines are achieved
Review upcoming production requirements, identifying electrical work required and setting clear priorities and deadlines
Allocate work across the electrical team based on workload, skills, and production requirements
Monitor production progress, identifying potential delays, issues, and resource requirements before they impact deadlines
Liaise with the Production Manager and other internal departments to ensure the electrical section is aligned with wider production requirements
Liaise with the purchasing/buying team regarding materials, components, and stock levels to ensure electrical parts are available when required
Monitor electrical builds, panel wiring, and installation work to ensure completion to the required quality standards
Provide technical support and guidance to the team, assisting with electrical assembly, panel building, wiring, and fault-finding where required
Work hands-on alongside the team, carrying out panel wiring, control panel assembly, electrical fitting, and associated assembly tasks
Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings to ensure equipment is built correctly and to specification
Ensure electrical work is completed in line with relevant safety, quality, and company standards
Support the development and training of team members, improving skills, productivity, and overall performance
Identify opportunities to improve processes, workflow, and efficiency within the electrical section
Maintain clear communication with the wider production team to ensure smooth handover of completed electrical work to subsequent stages of production, installation, and commissioning
Take ownership of the electrical section and proactively resolve day-to-day production issues
Support senior management with updates on workload, progress, resource requirements, and potential production issues
As an Electrical Team Leader, you will also be expected to:
Be a proactive, hands-on individual who takes ownership of the electrical department
Have strong leadership, organisational, and problem-solving skills
Be confident communicating with production, purchasing, engineering, and other internal departments
Have a practical approach, with the willingness to work alongside the team rather than being purely office-based
Demonstrate strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality
Be able to provide clear direction, technical assistance, and support to a small electrical team
This position is being advertised by Regional Recruitment Ltd, an award-winning independent recruitment agency established in 2008. We specialise in permanent, temporary, and contract opportunities across the Commercial, Construction, Industrial, Technology, and Engineering sectors.
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