HVAC Workshop Manager

Mitsubishi Electric – UK; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave allowance

Flexible Working options

Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical, Dental Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount platform access

Job summary

A global technology leader in Milton Keynes is seeking a Workshop Manager to oversee operations and ensure quality standards. You will manage a skilled team, conduct inspections, and drive improvements in processing and product quality. This hands-on role offers a chance to contribute to dynamic operational excellence while enjoying generous benefits, including flexible working arrangements and extensive training opportunities. Ideal candidates have relevant qualifications and a proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee stock quality and manage rework projects.
• Conduct finished goods inspections and report on quality.
• Lead stock rework programs and ensure efficient execution.
• Test and diagnose faulty goods with actionable reports.

Skills

Inspection and quality standards

Refrigerant charging operations

Fault diagnosis

Leadership and teamwork

Education

City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

Hydrocarbon Training certification

Category 1 F-Gas qualification (City & Guilds 2079)

CSCS Skills Card

Job description

Are you looking to build a career within a Global Company with opportunities for growth and development? Do you want to join a company that that is making a difference?

About Us:

We, the Mitsubishi Electric Group, will contribute to the realisation of a vibrant and sustainable society through continuous technological innovation and ceaseless creativity, as a leader in the manufacture and sales of electric and electronic equipment used in Energy and Electric Systems, Industrial Automation, Information and Communication Systems, Electronic Devices, and Home Appliances.

Role summary:

As a Workshop Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our workshop operates at the highest standards of excellence. Your leadership will drive consistency, quality, and efficiency across all operations, supporting the wider business and delivering exceptional service to our customers. This is a hands‑on, dynamic position where you’ll oversee stock quality, manage rework projects, and lead a skilled team to achieve outstanding results.

Qualifications:

• City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
• Hydrocarbon Training certification
• Category 1 F‑Gas qualification (City & Guilds 2079)
• CSCS Skills Card

Skills/Responsibilities:

To be successful in this role you will need to:

• Take ownership of CPG finished goods and warranty claim returns, ensuring smooth and accurate processing.
• Conduct and report on finished goods inspections, maintaining top‑tier quality standards.
• Deliver stock enhancements and modifications to support sales initiatives and customer requirements.
• Manage refrigerant charging operations for finished goods ready for sale.
• Test and diagnose faulty goods, providing clear and actionable reports.
• Investigate and report on quality issues, collaborating with factories and customers to drive improvements.
• Lead stock rework programs and ensure timely, efficient execution.
• Conduct new product and prototype testing, contributing to innovation

In return for your commitment, we will offer you some fantastic benefits:

• Generous annual leave allowance - 25 days per year, plus bank holidays increasing by one day with each year of service until 27 days per year
• Flexible Working – we offer a range of flexible working options that include working from home or hybrid working
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical, Dental Insurance and a Cash Plan Scheme – Single cover funded by Mitsubishi
• Access to Mitsubishi’s very own discount platform
• Colleague Referral Scheme
• Holiday Buy
• Long Service Awards
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Sports & Social Club (Recent events such as theatre trips, Ascot, Paintball, The Darts)
• Employee Assistance Programme including additional services Eldercare & Best Doctors

Equality and Diversity:

As the business environment around Mitsubishi Electric Group is rapidly changing, providing a workplace where employees can work to their full potential regardless of gender or age is essential to business development.