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.