Workshop Manager
shop management
order intake
customer management
work scheduling
quality system
safety management
To manage all aspects of the Light Machine Shop (BTech), including responsibility for order intake, customer service, external customer development, administration, resource deployment and Health and Safety.
Maintain an effective team, able to remain functional during normal team absences.
Maintain a safe working environment.
Attend to administrative requirements of the business unit.
Maintain growth and profitability of the business unit.
Actively assist with implement and maintenance of an ISO9000 Quality Management System.
Meet agreed order intake and profit margin targets.
Produce quotations for internal and external customers.
Ensure that equipment is safe, well maintained and capable.
Manage team timekeeping/attendance and disciplinary matters.
Lead the BTech business unit.
Manage work scheduling and resourcing.
Manage customers, including meeting delivery, quality and PR standards.
cnc
iso
machine tool
3 years
5 years
drawing interpretation
Understanding of profitability and general business management
Good interpersonal skills
Strong Assurance & Certification Credentials - Only company globally to design, manufacture and install complete door products holding QC Grade 1 accreditation — especially relevant in nuclear sector.
Highly Bespoke & Multi-Performance Doorsets - They specialise in high-performance, multi-protection and engineered doorsets (fire, blast, acoustic, security, radiation shielding, etc.), customized to meet complex project requirements.
General IT skills
Full Turnkey Capability - Our client doesn’t just design or manufacture — they handle the full lifecycle: concept & design → manufacture → installation → commissioning → after-sales service & maintenance.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar job role
Ability to interpret drawings and specifications
Multiple ISO certifications, high safety standards.
Ability to communicate clearly
Full understanding of machine tool functions, capabilities and applications (including CNC)
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Machine Shop environments
Determined, adaptable and pro-active
BenefitsFriday Overtime paid at x1.5
£48k - £52k (DOE)
Fridays off every week !!
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