The Role
Responsible for the safe, efficient, and cost-effective management of all workshop operations. Lead a team of approximately 35 employees, ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and delivery performance are consistently achieved.
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will play a vital role in improving operational efficiency, controlling costs, and developing your team.
Responsibilities
* Lead and develop a team, promoting a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
* Ensure all workshop activities comply with company policies and safety standards.
* Drive on-time delivery, cost control, and operational efficiency.
* Manage processes to achieve “right first time” delivery and high customer satisfaction.
* Identify and implement cost-saving and performance improvement initiatives.
* Set and monitor clear objectives and KPIs aligned to business goals.
* Optimise the use of labour, materials, and assets.
* Support the Operations Manager with wider operational responsibilities.
Requirements
Essential
* Experience managing and leading teams in a workshop or operational environment.
* Strong financial awareness, including budget and cost management.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to motivate, develop, and hold teams accountable.
* Results-driven with a strong focus on performance and continuous improvement.
* Confident leader with the ability to influence and engage others.
* Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
* Highly organised with the ability to plan, prioritise and deliver.
* Commercially aware with a focus on business performance and profitability.
* A collaborative team player who can build strong working relationships.
Desirable
* Experience in a manufacturing or service workshop environment (rotating machinery preferred).
* IOSH Managing Safely qualification.
Benefits & Renumeration
Salary- up to £60K
Permanent and full-time
Discretionary annual bonus
Contributory salary sacrifice pension scheme
Life insurance (4x your salary)
Enhanced annual leave entitlement (25 days), in addition to bank holidays
Company-funded gym subsidy payments
Free 24/7 remote GP service and other health support benefits
Employee referral program
Long service recognition awards
Paid maternity and paternity leave
Access to free Electric/ Hybrid vehicle charging points and free onsite parking
Employee Assistance Programme
Extensive professional development through our in-house training academy
Exclusive employee discounts and various concessions via our corporate perks platform
Salary description
£55000.00 - £60000.00 per year