Production / Workshop Manager

DelaControl Ltd; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sociable work environment

Bonus scheme for site visits

South Bristol based office

Flexible hours

22 days holiday, plus bank holidays

BHSF Health Plan

Training opportunities for staff to g…

Pension

Free parking on site

Job summary

DelaControl Ltd is seeking a Production / Workshop Manager to run our Bristol workshop, directing bespoke control panel production from release to dispatch. You’ll lead a hands-on team of 8, focus on planning, scheduling, and continuous improvement while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

The role combines leadership with practical shop-floor control, delivering on-time projects in a dynamic, growing automation environment. Flexible hours and a collaborative team culture are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience managing or supervising a production/workshop team in engineering/manufacturing.
• Strong production scheduling and delivery management.
• Track record of driving process and efficiency improvements on a shop floor.
• Confident leading, motivating, and developing a team.
• Solid knowledge of workshop health & safety practices.
• Excellent communication between workshop and office/engineering teams.
• Organised, hands-on, balancing daily production pressures with longer-term improvement projects.
• Experience with control panels, electrical/mechanical assembly, or bespoke machinery builds is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the production of bespoke control systems and special purpose machinery, from job release through to completion.
• Plan and manage workshop scheduling to ensure projects are resourced correctly and delivery dates are consistently met.
• Lead, manage, and develop a team of 8 workshop staff - including training, skills development, and performance management.
• Drive continuous improvement across workshop layout, processes, and ways of working.
• Own and champion health & safety standards on the workshop floor, ensuring compliance and a strong safety culture.
• Act as the key link between the workshop and the office team, ensuring smooth communication on job status, technical queries, and priorities.
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks, escalating issues early where delivery dates are at risk.
• Maintain quality standards throughout the build process.
• Report on workshop performance, capacity, and delivery to the senior leadership team.

Skills

Team leadership

Production scheduling

Process improvement

Communication

Health & safety

Organization

Bespoke machinery

Job description

Job Title:

Production / Workshop Manager

Job Title:

Production / Workshop Manager

Location:

Bristol

Salary:

£45,000 - £50,000 per annum

Job Type:

Permanent, Full time

About us:

DelaControl is a specialist industrial automation and controls engineering company, designing and building bespoke control systems and special purpose machinery for a wide range of industrial clients. As we continue to grow, we're looking for an experienced Production / Workshop Manager to take ownership of our workshop floor and drive it forward.

About the role:

You'll be responsible for the day-to-day running of our workshop, overseeing the production of bespoke control panels and special purpose machinery from job start through to dispatch. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who wants to shape how a growing workshop operates - improving processes, raising standards, and building a strong, capable team.

You’ll lead a workshop team of 8, reporting to the senior leadership team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the production of bespoke control systems and special purpose machinery, from job release through to completion
• Plan and manage workshop scheduling to ensure projects are resourced correctly and delivery dates are consistently met
• Lead, manage, and develop a team of 8 workshop staff - including training, skills development, and performance management
• Drive continuous improvement across workshop layout, processes, and ways of working
• Own and champion health & safety standards on the workshop floor, ensuring compliance and a strong safety culture
• Act as the key link between the workshop and the office team, ensuring smooth communication on job status, technical queries, and priorities
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks, escalating issues early where delivery dates are at risk
• Maintain quality standards throughout the build process
• Report on workshop performance, capacity, and delivery to the senior leadership team

About you:

• Proven experience managing or supervising a production/workshop team, ideally within control panel building, special purpose machinery, or a related engineering/manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of production scheduling and delivery management
• A track record of driving process and efficiency improvements on a shop floor
• Confident leading, motivating, and developing a team
• Solid working knowledge of workshop health & safety practices and requirements
• Excellent communication skills, comfortable liaising between workshop and office/engineering teams
• Organised, hands-on, and comfortable balancing daily production pressures with longer-term improvement projects
• Experience with control panels, electrical/mechanical assembly, or bespoke machinery builds is highly desirable

Benefits:

• Sociable work environment
• Bonus scheme for all site visits
• South Bristol based office
• Flexible hours (Mon-Fri) to allow a work-life balance
• 22 days holiday, plus bank holidays (an extra day for every two years at the company)
• BHSF Health Plan, including a 24/7 GP phoneline
• Training opportunities for staff to grow and develop with the business
• Pension
• Free parking on site

Additional Information:

Candidates with experience of; Manufacturing Manager, Engineering Workshop Manager, Operations Manager, Senior Production Operative, Production Team Leader, Production Supervisor, Production Lead, and Production Director may also be considered.

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