A well-established manufacturer is looking for a hands-on Workshop Manager to lead a small to medium sized team within a busy production environment.
This role blends leadership with practical involvement, overseeing processes including welding, machining, finishing, wiring, and assembly. You’ll be responsible for keeping operations running efficiently, maintaining high quality standards, and…
A well-established manufacturer is looking for a hands-on Workshop Manager to lead a small to medium sized team within a busy production environment.
This role blends leadership with practical involvement, overseeing processes including welding, machining, finishing, wiring, and assembly. You’ll be responsible for keeping operations running efficiently, maintaining high quality standards, and driving continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee daily workshop operations to meet production and quality targets
Lead, support and develop a team of around 15 staff
Plan workloads and resolve production or material shortages
Drive improvements in processes, equipment and working methods
Manage suppliers for materials and consumables
Support stock control, production planning, and ERP processes
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and ISO9001 standards
About You
Proven experience in a manufacturing/workshop environment
Hands-on leadership with supervisory or management experience
Strong understanding of engineering and production processes
Experience using ERP systems
Benefits
30 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Pension scheme
On-site parking
Job Description
A well-established manufacturer is looking for a hands-on Workshop Manager to lead a small to medium sized team within a busy production environment.
This role blends leadership with practical involvement, overseeing processes including welding, machining, finishing, wiring, and assembly. You’ll be responsible for keeping operations running efficiently, maintaining high quality standards, and driving continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee daily workshop operations to meet production and quality targets
Lead, support and develop a team of around 15 staff
Plan workloads and resolve production or material shortages
Drive improvements in processes, equipment and working methods
Manage suppliers for materials and consumables
Support stock control, production planning, and ERP processes
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and ISO9001 standards
About You
Proven experience in a manufacturing/workshop environment
Hands-on leadership with supervisory or management experience
Strong understanding of engineering and production processes
Experience using ERP systems
Benefits
30 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Pension scheme
On-site parking
Job Summary
Location: Alton Salary: £48000.00 - £50000.00 Per Annum Contract Type:
Permanent Sector:Manufacturing Division:
Engineering
Date: 18th March 2026
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