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Workshop Manager (Engineering)

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ 55,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: CW6, Eaton, Cheshire West and Chester

Expire in: 17 hours

Job Description

This is an opportunity to join a growing specialist manufacturing business with worldwide reach in the cheshire countryside. This is a key leadership role within the business, combining practical engineering expertise with team management and process improvement responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Workshop Leadership & Management

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    Lead, supervise, and motivate workshop staff to meet production targets and quality standards, including conducting performance reviews and supporting staff development and training

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    Plan and prioritise daily and weekly production activities, allocating resources effectively across builds and projects

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    Maintain a safe, organised, and efficient workshop environment

Manufacturing & Assembly (Hands-On Role)

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    Participate directly in the assembly of motorised mechanical simulators, including mechanical assembly, alignment, and system integration

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    Undertake electrical wiring and termination in accordance with schematic drawings

Production Efficiency & Process Improvement

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    Implement and maintain manufacturing principles (e.g. 5S, waste reduction, standard work)

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    Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

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    Monitor workflow, cycle times, and productivity metrics while supporting production planning and scheduling

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    Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste

Quality Control & Compliance

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    Establish and maintain robust quality control procedures in line with recognised QC standards (e.g. ISO 9001 principles or equivalent structured QA systems)

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    Ensure traceability of components and documentation and conduct in-process and final inspections

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    Manage non-conformance reporting and corrective actions while ensuring builds meet design specifications and customer requirements

Health & Safety

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    Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations while promoting a strong safety culture within the workshop

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    Maintain equipment and ensure safe working practices

Essential Skills & Experience

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    Proven experience in a manufacturing environment with a strong general engineering background (mechanical and basic electrical knowledge)

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    Demonstrable hands-on experience in mechanical assembly, welding and basic fabrication, and basic electrical wiring and termination

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    Experience managing or supervising workshop or production staff

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    Experience working within structured production systems (Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, or similar)

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    Experience working to formal quality control standards (ISO 9001 or structured QA systems)

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    Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics

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    Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Desirable Skills

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    Experience with bespoke motorised systems or motion control systems

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    Experience in small-batch or bespoke manufacturing environments

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    Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen)

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    Familiarity with risk assessments and method statements

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    Electrical fault-finding experience

Personal Attributes

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    Strong leadership presence with a hands-on approach

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    Highly organised and methodical with a solutions-focused, proactive mindset

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    High standards of workmanship and quality

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    Comfortable working in a small business environment where flexibility is essential

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