Workshop & General Manager

Workshop & General Manager

Department: Workshop
Reports to: Operations Director
Hours of Work: 39 per week
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £36,000 - £46,000
Location: Onsite / Requires Travel

Summary of
the Position

The Workshop & General Manager will work
alongside the existing Workshop Manager and act as a liaison between projects,
procurement, and the wider team to ensure that all projects are built and
delivered within required timescales.

Key
Responsibilities

Team
Leadership & Coordination:

• Manage
  and lead a team of technicians, engineers, and support staff to ensure
  smooth operations and project execution.
  
• Oversee
  daily workshop activities, ensuring coordination with project teams,
  procurement, and other departments to meet deadlines.
  
• Plan
  and prioritize team workload, adapting to changing circumstances and
  reporting progress effectively.
  

Operational
Management:

• Ensure
  all tools, equipment, and materials are available, well -maintained, and
  used efficiently.
  
• Implement
  quality control measures to ensure high standards in project outputs and
  address issues promptly.
  
• Enforce
  health and safety protocols, conduct risk assessments, and ensure
  adherence to industry regulations.
  
• Streamline
  processes to improve productivity, reduce costs, and enhance overall
  efficiency.
  
• Liaise
  with clients, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure alignment and address
  any concerns.
  

Technical
Documentation & Compliance:

• Generate
  and manage technical documentation in accordance with product development
  processes and company policies, including:
  
• Build
  logs
  
• Non -Conformance
  Reports (NCRs) & Engineering Change Requests (ECRs)
  
• Equipment
  registers and calibrations
  
• Risk
  Assessment Method Statements (RAMS)
  
• Standard
  Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  
• Work
  with engineering managers to ensure all product and subsystem requirements
  are met across projects.
  

Training
& Development:

• Provide
  training and mentorship to team members to build skills and foster a
  collaborative work environment.
  
• Ensure
  all workshop staff follow safe and efficient Standard Operating Procedures
  (SOPs).
  

On -Site
Work Requirements:

• Travel
  to customer sites as required, sometimes working alone and for extended
  periods.
  

Essential
Skills & Experience:

• Previous
  experience leading a team in a similar role or industry.
  
• Strong
  mechanical/engineering background.
  
• Proven
  ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks based on company
  objectives.
  
• Positive,
  proactive attitude with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
  
• Strong
  teamwork and cross -functional collaboration skills.
  
• Problem -solving
  mindset with the ability to identify technical, systemic, or
  process -related issues and offer solutions.
  
• Excellent
  written and verbal communication skills (English).
  
• Full
  UK Driving License.