Production / Workshop Manager

Job Title: Production / Workshop Manager

Location: Bristol

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum

Job Type: Permanent, Full time

About us:

DelaControl is a specialist industrial automation and controls engineering company, designing and building bespoke control systems and special purpose machinery for a wide range of industrial clients. As we continue to grow, we're looking for an experienced Production / Workshop Manager to take ownership of our workshop floor and drive it forward.

About the role:

You'll be responsible for the day-to-day running of our workshop, overseeing the production of bespoke control panels and special purpose machinery from job start through to dispatch. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who wants to shape how a growing workshop operates - improving processes, raising standards, and building a strong, capable team.

You'll lead a workshop team of 8, reporting to the senior leadership team.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee the production of bespoke control systems and special purpose machinery, from job release through to completion
Plan and manage workshop scheduling to ensure projects are resourced correctly and delivery dates are consistently met
Lead, manage, and develop a team of 8 workshop staff - including training, skills development, and performance management
Drive continuous improvement across workshop layout, processes, and ways of working
Own and champion health & safety standards on the workshop floor, ensuring compliance and a strong safety culture
Act as the key link between the workshop and the office team, ensuring smooth communication on job status, technical queries, and priorities
Identify and resolve production bottlenecks, escalating issues early where delivery dates are at risk
Maintain quality standards throughout the build process
Report on workshop performance, capacity, and delivery to the senior leadership teamAbout you:

Proven experience managing or supervising a production/workshop team, ideally within control panel building, special purpose machinery, or a related engineering/manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of production scheduling and delivery management
A track record of driving process and efficiency improvements on a shop floor
Confident leading, motivating, and developing a team
Solid working knowledge of workshop health & safety practices and requirements
Excellent communication skills, comfortable liaising between workshop and office/engineering teams
Organised, hands-on, and comfortable balancing daily production pressures with longer-term improvement projects
Experience with control panels, electrical/mechanical assembly, or bespoke machinery builds is highly desirableBenefits:

At DelaControl, you will benefit from:

Sociable work environment
Bonus scheme for all site visits
South Bristol based office
Flexible hours (Mon-Fri) to allow a work-life balance
22 days holiday, plus bank holidays (an extra day for every two years at the company)
BHSF Health Plan, including a 24/7 GP phoneline
Training opportunities for staff to grow and develop with the business
Pension
Free parking on siteAdditional Information:

Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with experience of; Manufacturing Manager, Engineering Workshop Manager, Operations Manager, Senior Production Operative, Production Team Leader, Production Supervisor, Production Lead, and Production Director may also be considered
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed