Job Title: Workshop Supervisor Reports To: Technical Manager Role Overview The Workshop Supervisor is responsible for the safe, controlled and efficient day-to-day operation of the company's electrical assembly and wiring workshop. The role translates production requirements into clear work priorities, allocates people and resources effectively, and ensures that assembly, wiring, testing and workmanship standards are consistently achieved. The Workshop Supervisor will combine practical electrical and manufacturing knowledge with visible leadership, strong organisation and disciplined follow-through. Working closely with Technical, Quality, the Warehouse, Purchasing and management, the role will identify problems early, maintain accurate records, develop operator capability and create a stable working environment in which production can succeed. Key Responsibilities 1. Health, Safety & Workshop Control ​​​​​ 2. Production Planning & Daily Delivery 3. Electrical Assembly, Wiring & Technical Standards ​​​​​​​ 4. Testing, Inspection & Product Release ​​​​​​​ 5. Quality, Fault Finding & Corrective Action ​​​​​​​ 6. People Supervision & Leadership ​​​​​​​ 7. Training, Competence & Team Development ​​​​​​ 8. Materials, Tools, Systems & Documentation ​​​​​​​ 9. Communication & Continuous Improvement ​​​​​​ Skills & Experience Essential * Experience supervising or leading people within an electrical assembly, panel building, manufacturing or comparable technical workshop. * Strong practical understanding of low-voltage electrical assembly, panel wiring, mechanical assembly and workmanship standards. * Ability to interpret general arrangement drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, terminal schedules and bills of materials. * Working knowledge of cable preparation, crimping, terminations, torque-controlled fastening, busbars, protective conductors and component ratings. * Ability to oversee visual inspection, continuity, insulation resistance, protective conductor and functional testing to approved procedures. * Experience planning work, allocating labour, monitoring output and responding to production constraints. * Experience coaching employees, setting expectations, addressing poor practice and following actions through. * Good understanding of health and safety, safe isolation, workshop risk controls, quality discipline and traceability. * Clear communication, sound judgement and strong personal organisation. Desirable * Experience supervising standard and custom low-voltage distribution panel and assembly manufacture. * Knowledge of circuit breakers, switchgear, metering, contactors, relays, socket outlets, control circuits and associated components. * Knowledge of relevant requirements such as BS EN 61439 and BS 7671. * Experience using SAP or similar production and record-control systems. * Experience with 5S, root-cause analysis, corrective action and continuous improvement. Qualifications * Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related discipline is desirable. * Relevant supervisory, leadership, health and safety or quality training is desirable