Job Description

Electrical Workshop Team Lead - Sligo

Are you an experienced electrical professional ready to lead a busy workshop team delivering high-quality control panels and automation systems?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electrician, supervisor, or team lead looking to transition away from regular site work into a stable, Monday–Friday workshop-based leadership role. Ideal for someone who enjoys leading teams while remaining hands-on with the technical side of electrical panel building, testing, and automation projects.

In this role, you’ll oversee the day-to-day operations of the electrical workshop, leading a team of electricians and panel builders to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and on schedule. You’ll coordinate production deadlines, manage procurement and workshop materials, maintain quality standards, support testing and commissioning activities, and help promote a strong health & safety culture across the workshop.

About Our Client

Our client is a locally owned company with a rapidly growing presence both nationally and internationally.

Headquartered in Sligo, they provide engineering and automation solutions to industries including Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, Automotive, and Medical Devices.

With a strong pipeline of work ranging from smaller bespoke builds to large-scale automation projects, they are continuing to expand, making this an excellent opportunity to join a growing and ambitious team.

Who We’re Looking For

• Preferably a background in electrical panel building, industrial electrical work, or automation


• Previous experience leading or supervising electricians or workshop teams


• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and drawings


• Experience managing production schedules and workshop deadlines


• Strong organisational and communication skills


• Knowledge of testing procedures and electrical safety standards


• Experience within manufacturing, automation, or industrial environments is highly desirable

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package


• Stable Monday–Friday workshop-based role


• Opportunity to lead a growing and skilled workshop team


• Exposure to a wide variety of automation and engineering projects


• Long-term career progression within an expanding company


• Supportive and collaborative working environment


• Join a business with a strong pipeline of national and international projects