Engineering Workshop Manager

Thrive Group; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known employment agency is seeking an Engineering Workshop Manager for a client in Trowbridge. This permanent position involves managing an engineering team to ensure equipment functionality and compliance. The ideal candidate has a background in mechanical and electrical engineering, along with strong supervisory skills and good IT capabilities. The role offers a competitive salary, full-time hours, and a chance to impact the operational success of the team. An immediate start is available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Health cover

Qualifications

• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Prioritization skills with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage the engineering team to ensure machinery efficiency.
• Oversee planned, reactive, and preventative maintenance.
• Supervise a small team and identify operational issues.

Skills

Mechanical engineering experience

Electrical engineering experience

Supervisory skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Thrive Trowbridge are delighted to be working with our prestigious client based in the Trowbridge area who urgently require an Engineering Workshop Manager on a permanent basis.

What you will be doing:

In this varied, hands‑on role you will manage the engineering team to ensure machinery and equipment is fully functional, efficient and compliant, duties will include:

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervision of a small team
• Overseeing and scheduling planned, reactive and preventative maintenance
• Efficient stock management
• Identifying operational issues and finding practical solutions

What you will need to succeed:

• Previous mechanical and electrical engineering experience with a hydraulic and pneumatic bias
• Strong supervisory skills and the ability to communicate with individuals at all levels
• Good level of IT skills including maintenance and stock management systems
• The ability to prioritise with excellent attention to detail

What you will receive in return:

• Competitive salary
• Monday to Friday full‑time, 100% site based
• Generous holiday entitlement and health cover
• The chance to make a real difference in this key role
• Immediate start available

What you need to do next:

If this position sounds of interest and you would like to be considered, please contact: sarah.collins @(url removed)

Thrive Group are acting as an employment agency in relationship to this vacancy.

If you have not heard from a consultant within 7 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.