Workshop Manager

Salford
1 month ago
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Workshop Manager – Keep the Cogs Turning!

Are you a skilled and experienced workshop manager looking for your next challenge? Our client, a well-established engineering firm, is on the hunt for an organised, hands-on leader to take charge of their busy mechanical workshop. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy problem-solving, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

About the Company:
Our client specialises in repairing and restoring industrial equipment.They work across a variety of sectors, including:

Water Industry Specialists – Keeping wastewater operations flowing smoothly.
Pharmaceutical & Chemical – Supporting critical manufacturing infrastructure.
Mining & Power Generation – Helping heavy industry stay up and running.
Food, Drink & Agrochemical – Ensuring production lines don’t grind to a halt.
Their approach involves retrieving faulty equipment from industrial sites, repairing it in their fully equipped workshop, and reinstalling it in peak condition.

The Role:
As Workshop Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of the workshop and its team. Your responsibilities will include:

Team Leadership & Organisation – Managing and supporting a team of machinists, fitters, welders, labourers, drivers, and a storekeeper, ensuring workflow remains efficient.
Operations & Logistics Coordination – Overseeing collections, deliveries, and subcontractor jobs (including galvanising, painting, and machining).
Procurement & Stock Control – Sourcing bearings, gearboxes, steel stock, consumables, and other essential components.
Engineering & Problem-Solving – Designing and sketching repair solutions for frames, filters, rotating assemblies, couplings, platforms, hoppers, and more.
Planning & Estimation – Tracking hours worked on each job, estimating repair times and material costs to support project engineers with accurate quotes.
What We’re Looking For:

Extensive experience in workshop management, ideally with a hands-on background in machining, fabrication, or mechanical fitting.
Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage a busy team effectively.
Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive mindset.
Experience with procurement, logistics, and liaising with subcontractors.
A methodical and organised approach to planning and estimating work.
What’s on Offer:

Pension Scheme – Helping you plan for the future.
Bonuses - Depending on company performance
22 days holiday + statutory bank holidays (rising to 25 days with service).
Early Finish Fridays – A 3:00 PM finish to kickstart your weekend!
Interested?
If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now or by sending your CV to (url removed) or call me on (phone number removed)

This role is being recruited exclusively by Pertemps Specialist on behalf of our client

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