Workshop Manager
Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom
Salary: £35,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
HF Group is one of the UK’s leading multi‑discipline building services contractors, delivering high‑quality solutions across Electrical, Mechanical, Fire & Security, Telecommunications, and Automated Controls. With a heritage spanning over three centuries and a family culture, we consider all of our employees as part of the family and invaluable assets to our ongoing business.
Our head office is in Glasgow with offices in Edinburgh, Manchester, Belfast and Aberdeen, providing services to clients across both public and private sectors throughout the UK.
About The Role
As part of our continued growth, we are seeking an experienced and highly organised Workshop Manager to work within our Controls division. This is a hands‑on leadership role and is ideal for someone who can drive a safe, efficient and productive environment.
Responsibilities
* Planning, coordinating and overseeing all workshop operations and workflows
* Ensuring work is completed on time, within budget and to specified quality standards (overtime working may be necessary at times to ensure client needs are met)
* Managing workshop scheduling to optimise productivity and turnaround time
* Monitoring and maintaining workshop equipment, tools, testing equipment and inventory
* Implementing and enforcing health and safety regulations, risk assessments and safe working practices. Ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations (e.g., ISO 9001 standards)
* Conducting regular safety audits, risk assessments, tool inspections and training refreshers
* Controlling waste and support budgeting activities
* Preparing regular operational reports for senior management
Key Skills, Qualifications and Experience Required
* Strong understanding of workshop processes (mechanical, fabrication, electrical, safety etc.)
* Strong knowledge of electrical control systems, motors, PLCs and industry equipment
* Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation
* Familiarity with workshop management systems, relevant electrical codes and standards
* Excellent people management and team leadership skills
* Clear communicator with strong interpersonal skills
* NVQ, HNC/HND, or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
* Demonstrable experience in electrical installation, maintenance and manufacture
Benefits
* Competitive Salary
* Death in Service Scheme
* Private Medical Care
* Critical Illness Cover
* Perk Box Subscriptions
HF Group is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Applications close on Friday, 12th December 2025. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Please click the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of Electrical Engineer, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Workshop Supervisor, Production Manager, Electrical Installation Engineer, Fabrication Manager, Electronics Manufacturing, Electrical Production Engineer, Production Supervisor may also be considered for this role.
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