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Workshop / General Manager (Manufacturing / Mechanical)

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2 months ago
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Workshop / General Manager (Manufacturing / Mechanical)

£42,000 - £46,000 + Flexible Working Environment + Enhanced Holiday Allowance + Training + Progression + Free Parking

Sheffield

Are you a Workshop Manager with experience working in the Manufacturing industry looking for an exciting new opportunity to join an industry leading company who offer the chance to develop and progress your career?

On offer is a fantastic opportunity to become a fundamental asset to the business. You will be managing and leading a team of technician, engineers and support staff to ensure smooth operations, overseeing daily workshop activities and implementing quality control measures to ensure high standards in project outputs.

This Company have been established for over 20 years and have a state of the art modern facility. They are nationally recognised for the specialist work they do within the Aerospace, Automotive, Defence and Renewable Energy industries. With the quality of their work they have created a strong reputation for designing and building complete process solutions to the highest quality, providing customers with great efficiency.

This role would suit a Workshop / General Manager looking to join an award winning manufacturing company that are rapidly expanding and looking for an experienced manager to come in and join the Sheffield Team.

The Role:

Managing and leading a team of technicians, engineers and support staff
Oversee daily workshop activities
Ensure tools, equipment and materials are available and used efficiently
Implementing quality control measures to ensure high standards
Enforcing health and safety protocols and conducting risk assessments
Streamlining processes to improve productivity, reduce costs and enhance efficiency
Provide training and mentorship to team members to build skillsThe Person:

Experience of leading a team in a similar industry
Strong Mechanical / Engineering background

Keywords: Manager, Workshop, General, Manufacturing, Engineering, Team Lead, Automation, Robotics, Sheffield, Rotherham, Machinery

Reference Number: BBBH18927

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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