Workshop Manager

Avonmouth
3 weeks ago
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Title: Workshop Manager 

Location: Avonmouth

Salary or Rate: £50K - £55K 

Hours: Full time 

Type: Permanent 

HSB ID: 936/51

HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Shipping & Energy and Aerospace sectors. We have several permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas – visit our website or LinkedIn page for more.

•Typically, this person will oversee projects and production staff, ensuring safe, on-time, and budget-compliant delivery. Responsibilities include managing equipment, materials, compliance, documentation, and daily site records. They supervise two foremen and the workforce, collaborating closely with the General and Fabrication Managers.

HSB Technical’s client is a very established and well-regarded business.

Day to day duties and responsibilities of the Workshop Manager:

•    Manage projects and supervise production staff and sub contractors, ensuring quality, safety, punctuality, and staff conduct.

•    Prepare and monitor jobs from quotation to completion, staying on time and budget.

•    Focus on achieving excellent customer feedback to maintain loyalty.

•    Be accessible via phone or email to meet the emergency nature of the business.

•    Support the General Manager in driving sales and securing new business.

•    Assist the General Manager in meeting annual budget/targets.

•    Monitor and purchase consumables, equipment, and materials to prevent delays.

•    Communicate with customers to meet project goals and expectations.

•    Ensure good housekeeping and organisation at all work locations.

•    Travel to sites to survey and assist in project quotations.

•    Prepare and implement required safety and quality documentation, ensuring team compliance.

•    Complete and organize lifetime quality records (LTQRs) for quality packs.

•    Be flexible and take on additional duties as needed to meet company objectives.

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Requirements Of the Workshop Manager: 

•    Strong communication skills in spoken and written English, with a polite and clear approach.

•    Positive attitude toward colleagues, customers, and tasks.

•    Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet, Email, and IMS procedures.

•    IOSH Managing Safely preferred.

•    Minimum 8 years’ experience in marine or civil engineering.

•    Willing and confident to travel for business needs.

•    Full UK driving licence.

•    Strong organisational skills.

•    Ability to interpret technical drawings, manuals, and specifications.

•    Relevant management experience.

•    Team player with staff motivation skills.

This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd who are governed by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and have been appointed to act as the recruitment consultancy for this role

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