Workshop Manager in Walthamstow, Greater London

Engineering Workshop Manager

Location: Walthamstow, East London 

Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 

Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time | Onsite

We're recruiting for an experienced Engineering Workshop Manager to join a growing advanced manufacturing business developing innovative robotic and automated production systems.

This is a hands-on position combining day-to-day workshop management with responsibility for health and safety, ensuring engineering teams can work efficiently, safely and effectively.

The Role

• Oversee daily workshop operations, equipment, layout and engineering activities.
• Coordinate workshop resources, suppliers, stock and equipment maintenance.
• Support the assembly, testing and development of automated machinery.
• Take ownership of workshop health and safety, ensuring compliance with relevant UK legislation.
• Develop and maintain risk assessments, RAMS, safe working procedures and training records.
• Manage machinery inspections and compliance, including PUWER, LOLER and COSHH.
• Work closely with engineers and senior management to improve workshop processes, safety and efficiency.
• Establish practical systems and procedures as the business continues to grow.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience managing or supervising an engineering, manufacturing or assembly workshop.
• Strong understanding of machinery, equipment maintenance and workshop operations.
• Practical experience managing health and safety within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of risk assessments, PUWER, LOLER and COSHH.
• Experience coordinating engineers, contractors, suppliers and workshop resources.
• IOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent safety training would be advantageous.
• Background in automation, robotics, machine building or advanced manufacturing would be beneficial.

What’s on Offer?

• Salary of £50,000 – £55,000.
• Opportunity to take ownership of a growing engineering workshop.
• Work with innovative robotics and advanced manufacturing technology.
• Long-term career development within an expanding business.
• Benefits package including generous annual leave, healthcare and equity.

Interested? Apply today to discuss this opportunity further.