Engineering Manager – Workshop Repairs & Lean Growth

Rubix Group; Cosby; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Purchase

Wellbeing

Learning & Development

Enhanced Family Benefits

Retirement Support

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Rubix Group is seeking a proactive Engineering Workshop Manager to lead the workshop team responsible for the repair and overhaul of valves and related components. The role focuses on safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction within a busy industrial environment.

You will drive continuous improvement, manage resources, and work closely with sales and operations to grow the business while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading an engineering workshop or similar team.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical repair operations in an industrial setting.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills under pressure.
• Strong commercial awareness with ability to manage KPIs and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the engineering workshop team to deliver repair and overhaul services.
• Ensure compliance with HSEQ policies and safety standards in workshop and site operations.
• Manage workshop performance to achieve P&L targets, including revenue growth and gross margin.
• Act as senior technical and operational contact for customers, maintaining strong relationships.
• Drive continuous improvement through lean processes and engineering best practices.
• Allocate engineering resources to maximise productivity and service delivery.
• Collaborate with Sales and Operations to support business growth and new opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Problem solving

Commercial awareness

Communication

Organised & adaptable

IT systems

Tools

SolidWorks

DraftSight

Revit

Job description

Rubix Group is seeking a proactive Engineering Workshop Manager to lead the workshop team responsible for the repair and overhaul of valves and related components. The role focuses on safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction within a busy industrial environment.

You will drive continuous improvement, manage resources, and work closely with sales and operations to grow the business while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.