Production / Workshop Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sociable environment

Bonus on site visits

Flexible hours

22 days holiday

Pension

Free parking

Job summary

DelaControl Ltd is seeking a Production / Workshop Manager to take ownership of the Bristol workshop and drive it forward. You will oversee the day-to-day operations on the shop floor, supervising the production of bespoke control panels and special purpose machinery from start to dispatch.

The role is hands-on and requires someone who can shape workshop practices, improve processes, raise standards, and build a capable team to meet project delivery goals.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing or supervising a production/workshop team in manufacturing/engineering settings.
• Strong understanding of production scheduling and delivery management.
• Track record of driving process improvements and efficiency on the shop floor.
• Confident leader, able to motivate and develop a team.
• Solid knowledge of workshop health & safety practices and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the production of bespoke control systems and machinery from job release to completion.
• Plan and manage workshop scheduling to ensure projects are resourced and delivered on time.
• Lead and develop a team of 8 workshop staff, including training and performance management.
• Drive continuous improvement across layout, processes, and ways of working.
• Own health & safety standards on the workshop floor and ensure compliance.
• Act as the link between workshop and office/engineering teams for status and priorities.
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks and escalate delivery risks early.
• Maintain quality standards throughout the build process.
• Report on workshop performance, capacity, and delivery to senior leadership.

Job description

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:

At DelaControl, you will benefit from:

• 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