Lead workshop, refurbishment and stores activity at a major UK manufacturing site
We are recruiting for an experienced Workshop Lead to join a major chemical / process manufacturing site in Greatham.
The plant is entering an exciting new stage, with renewed focus on engineering support, equipment reliability, spares availability, refurbishment quality and safe production.
This is a key leadership role where you will lead the onsite workshop, equipment refurbishment team and equipment/materials stores facilities.
What youll be doing
You will:
1. Lead onsite workshop, repair and refurbishment activity.
2. Oversee off-plant equipment overhauls and refurbishments.
3. Ensure repair priorities align with plant operational needs.
4. Maintain quality assurance and quality control standards for workshop repairs.
5. Promote a right-first-time approach to repair and refurbishment work.
6. Manage external service providers and outsourced overhaul activity.
7. Track offsite refurbishments, including cost, quality, delivery and operational impact.
8. Lead onsite stores, consumables, replacement equipment and critical spares.
9. Oversee work order kitting to support efficient maintenance delivery.
10. Manage workshop and stores resources, budgets, strategy and team performance.