Workshop Manager

Workshop Manager

Location: Ilkeston (on site)
Employment type: Full Time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday

What’s in it for you…

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you're not just taking a job, you're starting a career with real support behind it.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
• 24/7 access to a virtual GP and mental health support & counselling services
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more!
• Life assurance cover
• Long service recognition
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Paid volunteering opportunities in your community

About the role…

We're looking for an experienced Workshop Manager to lead the safe, efficient and effective operation of our workshop facilities at Core Controls. This is a key leadership role responsible for managing workshop resources, personnel, facilities, equipment, vehicles and stock to ensure customer projects are delivered safely, on time and to the highest quality standards.

Working closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Technicians, Purchasing and external suppliers, you'll drive workshop performance through strong planning, operational excellence and a culture of continuous improvement.

As a Workshop Manager you will...

• Lead and coordinate workshop operations to support the successful delivery of customer projects
• Plan and allocate workshop resources, ensuring build, wiring, testing and support activities are effectively managed
• Monitor workshop workload, project schedules and delivery milestones, identifying and resolving resource or programme risks
• Oversee panel build and workshop-based manufacturing activities, ensuring quality, safety and compliance standards are achieved
• Manage workshop facilities, contractors, maintenance activities and statutory inspections
• Take ownership of fleet management, including vehicle servicing, compliance, inspections and maintenance records

About you…

You are an organised and proactive workshop or manufacturing leader with experience managing operational activities within an engineering, controls, automation, manufacturing or industrial environment. You enjoy coordinating people, resources and facilities while ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, safely and to a consistently high standard.

You'll have strong leadership skills, excellent planning abilities and a practical approach to problem solving. Experience managing facilities, workshop teams, stock, assets and health and safety compliance will be key to success in this role.

Essential:

• Previous experience in a Workshop Manager, Production Manager, Operations Supervisor or similar leadership role
• Experience managing workshop, manufacturing or engineering operations
• Strong resource planning and coordination skills
• Good understanding of health and safety legislation and safe working practices
• Experience managing stock, inventory and workshop assets
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Desirable:

• Experience within electrical engineering, industrial automation or control systems environments
• Knowledge of COSHH requirements and hazardous substance management
• Experience managing company vehicle fleets and facility maintenance activities
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 27001 standards
• Experience driving lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives

Our commitment to Equal Opportunities...

We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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Next steps...

If you're interested in this opportunity, please apply or reach out to the Talent Team for more information.