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:
1. Manage
and lead a team of technicians, engineers, and support staff to ensure
smooth operations and project execution.
2. Oversee
daily workshop activities, ensuring coordination with project teams,
procurement, and other departments to meet deadlines.
3. Plan
and prioritize team workload, adapting to changing circumstances and
reporting progress effectively.
Operational
Management:
4. Ensure
all tools, equipment, and materials are available, well -maintained, and
used efficiently.
5. Implement
quality control measures to ensure high standards in project outputs and
address issues promptly.
6. Enforce
health and safety protocols, conduct risk assessments, and ensure
adherence to industry regulations.
7. Streamline
processes to improve productivity, reduce costs, and enhance overall
efficiency.
8. Liaise
with clients, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure alignment and address
any concerns.
Technical
Documentation & Compliance:
9. Generate
and manage technical documentation in accordance with product development
processes and company policies, including:
10. Build
logs
11. Non -Conformance
Reports (NCRs) & Engineering Change Requests (ECRs)
12. Equipment
registers and calibrations
13. Risk
Assessment Method Statements (RAMS)
14. Standard
Operating Procedures (SOPs)
15. Work
with engineering managers to ensure all product and subsystem requirements
are met across projects.
Training
& Development:
16. Provide
training and mentorship to team members to build skills and foster a
collaborative work environment.
17. Ensure
all workshop staff follow safe and efficient Standard Operating Procedures
(SOPs).
On -Site
Work Requirements:
18. Travel
to customer sites as required, sometimes working alone and for extended
periods.
Essential
Skills & Experience:
19. Previous
experience leading a team in a similar role or industry.
20. Strong
mechanical/engineering background.
21. Proven
ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks based on company
objectives.
22. Positive,
proactive attitude with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
23. Strong
teamwork and cross -functional collaboration skills.
24. Problem -solving
mindset with the ability to identify technical, systemic, or
process -related issues and offer solutions.
25. Excellent
written and verbal communication skills (English).
26. Full
UK Driving License.