Control Panel Supervisor in Kent, Southborough

Position: Control Panel Supervisor Proactive are currently recruiting for an experienced Control Panel Supervisor to join an established engineering and manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day panel build activities, supporting technicians, maintaining quality standards and ensuring work is completed safely and within agreed timescales. Responsibilities: Supervise and support a team working on the build and wiring of electrical control panels Organise daily workloads and ensure work is progressing in line with production requirements Read and work from electrical drawings, schematics and technical documentation Provide technical support to the team during assembly, wiring and testing activities Carry out checks on completed work to ensure panels meet the required quality and workmanship standards Assist with testing and fault-finding where required Maintain relevant production and testing records Liaise with engineering and production colleagues to resolve technical or scheduling issues Identify opportunities to improve workshop processes, efficiency and quality Support the training and development of less experienced members of the team Skills: Previous experience in electrical panel building, control systems, electrical assembly or a similar environment Experience supervising, leading or mentoring technicians would be advantageous Good understanding of electrical systems and components Comfortable interpreting electrical drawings and schematics Practical experience with panel wiring, assembly and testing Good fault-finding and problem-solving ability Familiarity with PLC/control equipment would be beneficial Confident using standard hand and power tools Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing quality work Good communication and organisational skills Able to prioritise workloads and work effectively to deadlines Proactive attitude with an interest in improving processes and supporting the wider teamHow to Apply: For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Victoria Pseftoudis on (url removed) or call on +44 (0)(phone number removed) Why work with Proactive? Proactive Global is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias. When registering with Proactive you will have the opportunity to apply for some of the most interesting, specialist, opportunities in the marketplace, with the biggest companies in the sector. Follow us on Linkedin and Facebook for industry news and download our app for live notifications about newly listed vacancies. We look forward to helping you find your next role! 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