Workshop Manager

Workshop Manager- Rugby

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- £50-55K

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