Role: Electrical Technician / Workshop Supervisor
Location: Sheffield
Salary: Competitive + Bonus
**Must hold a full UK driving licence**
We are seeking an experienced Control Panel / Prototype Electrical Technician or Engineer to join our growing team. This is a hands-on role focused on the assembly and manufacture of bespoke control systems and instrument racks within a fast‑paced, varied environment.
You’ll be part of a dynamic engineering team developing custom hardware and software solutions for data acquisition and automated control across a wide range of industries.
We are also open to more senior applicants with Workshop Supervisor or Team Lead experience, provided the role remains hands-on.
The Role
You will be responsible for electro‑mechanical assembly and installation, building sub‑assemblies and complete systems from drawings and build procedures. Work will take place both in-house at our Sheffield workshop and on customer sites across the UK.
Typical Duties
• Panel wiring, layout, and assembly
• Assembly of 19" rack systems
• Wiring harnesses and looms
• Wiring of control units and interface boxes
• Mechanical assembly (e.g., extruded aluminium frame builds)
• Functional testing, continuity checks, and electrical testing with pragmatic fault‑finding
• On‑site installations including single and three‑phase electrical work, cable routing/dressing, and working at height
• Supporting smooth workshop operations, including stock level reporting
• Completing test documentation, RAMS, site reports, and recording design deviations or modifications
The Candidate
You will be dynamic, pragmatic, and deadline‑driven, with strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to interpret schematics and engineering drawings. Due to the bespoke nature of our work, you must be confident making informed decisions on build approach and layout.
Apprentice‑trained candidates with City & Guilds or equivalent qualifications are preferred. Experience in prototype builds, panel wiring, mechanical fitting, and on‑site installations is essential, including planning and overseeing site works.
Technical Requirements
* We only use digital drawing packages, so anyone must be PC literate and not only worked off paper schematics the likes of eVIEW from EPlan ( that we use ) or similar
* Must read and understand electrical schematics/symbols, and understanding of IEC electrical symbols
* experience on bespoke and prototype electro-mechanical system builds, as most of our projects
* Experienced of testing panel builds rather than just install
* worked in fixed-price, deadline-driven environments
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations / Electrical Maintenance or equivalent
• IEE Wiring Regulations (18th Edition)
• Ability to interpret schematics and update/redline drawings
• Confident in component layout, panel fabrication, drilling/cutting/punching for glands, connectors, indicators, etc.
• Wiring experience across 3‑phase, LV, ELV control, PLC wiring, and communication bus systems
• On‑site installation experience, ideally including pre‑planning and QC
• Strong IT skills (email, MS Teams, electronic site documentation); familiarity with EPlan eView desirable
• Practical electrical debugging with a pragmatic approach
• Experience with mainstream PLCs (Siemens, Beckhoff) or NI instrumentation
• Solid understanding of Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and relevant H&S legislation
• General H&S awareness (Manual Handling, Working at Height, Asbestos Awareness, etc.)
Desirable Certifications
• AM2
• ECS Health & Safety / JIB Card
• City & Guilds 2391 (Inspection & Test)
• PASMA / IPAF
• Additional training can be provided
Core Competencies
• Able to work independently or collaboratively with customers, installation teams, and subcontractors
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Excellent organisation and time‑management to meet Schedule of Works deadlines
• High standard of workmanship with a continuous improvement mindset
Location & Travel
• Based at our Sheffield office and workshop
• Regular UK-wide travel required, including occasional short‑notice visits (approx. 25%)
• Potential for occasional overseas travel with advance notice
Other Requirements
• Legal right to live and work in the UK
• Valid passport for global travel
• Full clean UK driving licence and own vehicle suitable for work travel
Benefits
• Competitive salary
• 23 days holiday (rising to 24 after 5 years) + optional holiday buy‑back scheme
• Health cash plan (24/7 online GP, contributions toward physio, dental, optical, etc.)
• Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing, legal, financial support)
• Workplace pension
• Annual company bonus scheme (after 1 year)
• Employee referral scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme