Hands-On Engineering Workshop Lead

George Blake Limited; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

George Blake Limited is seeking an experienced Workshop Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our engineering workshop. You will oversee practical build activities, ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to high standards, while remaining hands-on with assembly, wiring and electro-mechanical build work.

The role requires strong practical engineering skills, the ability to plan and prioritise build work, and capability to manage workshop staff and resources.

Qualifications

• Strong practical engineering skills, including electrical wiring, soldering, cable assembly and electro-mechanical integration.
• Experience in an engineering workshop, production or manufacturing environment.
• Experience supervising or managing workshop staff would be highly advantageous.
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams and technical documentation.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A practical, hands-on approach and willingness to support the team where required.
• A strong understanding of workshop safety and good engineering practice.

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day operation of the workshop and coordinating engineering activities.
• Planning and prioritising build work to ensure projects are delivered on time.
• Supporting the assembly, integration and testing of electro-mechanical systems.
• Carrying out and overseeing electrical wiring, soldering and cable assembly.
• Ensuring equipment and systems are built accurately in line with drawings, specifications and quality requirements.
• Supporting fault-finding, troubleshooting and practical engineering problem-solving.
• Managing workshop tools, equipment, materials and stock levels.
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety, housekeeping and workshop organisation.
• Working closely with engineering, production and project teams to support prototype and production builds.
• Identifying opportunities to improve workshop processes, quality and efficiency.

Skills

Electrical wiring

Soldering

Cable assembly

Electro-mechanical integration

Reading drawings

Fault finding

Organisational skills

Hands-on leadership

Job description

George Blake Limited is seeking an experienced Workshop Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our engineering workshop. You will oversee practical build activities, ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to high standards, while remaining hands-on with assembly, wiring and electro-mechanical build work.

The role requires strong practical engineering skills, the ability to plan and prioritise build work, and capability to manage workshop staff and resources.