Workshop Manager Propulsion
We are looking to welcome a dynamic and safety-focused Workshop Manager Propulsion to our team. The role is a permanent contract based in the Workshop in Glasgow, UK.
Role Summary
As a Workshop Manager Propulsion, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the workshop, ensuring efficient and safe execution of orders, while optimizing resource utilization and driving commercial initiatives to develop and maintain customer relationships. You will lead a team of skilled technicians and collaborate closely with other departments to deliver high-quality results.
Responsibilities
* Planning, leading, organizing, and supervising workshop activities in adherence with QEHS requirements.
* Supporting the professional growth and competence development of team members by creating development plans and identifying potential growth areas based on company needs.
* Identifying areas for improvement in the workshop environment and ways of working, and taking appropriate action for continuous improvement initiatives.
* Growing the workshop business by generating leads to non-buying customers, increasing customer contacts, and revisiting rates.
* Ensuring profitability of the workshop by identifying growth pockets and generating leads.
* Strengthening the workshop offering.
* Managing communication across multiple stakeholders.
* Owning and driving the customer experience.
* Ensuring both employee and customer satisfaction.
Qualifications
* Experience in managerial positions in services' delivery functions and a strong understanding of parts and field service processes.
* Demonstrated leadership, communication, and people management skills.
* Excellent understanding of local requirements from both legal and business perspectives.
* Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices.
* Ability to prioritize tasks and manage resources effectively.
* Commercial drive with knowledge of the local market conditions and customer needs.
Additional Qualities
* Embody the Wärtsilä Way and demonstrate our core values.
* Be passionate about driving continuous improvement and ensuring a safe working environment.
* Understand the value of collaboration and its benefits.
* Be recognized as a leader who can build high-performing teams based on trust.
* Have high integrity, actively listen, appreciate feedback, and support people's growth.
* Provide clarity on direction and inspire action towards future goals.
* Enjoy creating clear business value with a goal-oriented mindset.
* Drive results through excellent planning and by removing obstacles for employee success.
* Take accountability for business impact and make adjustments when performance is not as expected.
* Foster an organization with passion and drive, while ensuring a positive and enjoyable work environment.
* Be fluent in English, both written and verbal.
Why You & Us?
We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other's growth and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative. We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in a diverse and inclusive work community where everyone can be their true self. We don't always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition?
Contact & Next Steps
Does this sound like the job for you? If yes, we hope to hear from you before the application deadline by submitting your application in our Career portal. Our recruiting tool recognizes the time zone where the job ad has been published and closes the application period according to the same time zone. We will conduct interviews with qualified candidates throughout the process and aim to keep you informed along the way.
Last application date: 07/01/2026
At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.
Please note that, according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.
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