Sheffield, United Kingdom | Posted on 18/03/2025
Department: Workshop
Reports to: Operations Director
Hours of Work: 39 per week
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £36,000 - £46,000
Location: Onsite / Requires Travel
Summary ofthe Position
The Workshop & General Manager will workalongside the existing Workshop Manager and act as a liaison between projects,procurement, and the wider team to ensure that all projects are built anddelivered within required timescales.
KeyResponsibilities
TeamLeadership & Coordination:
- Manageand lead a team of technicians, engineers, and support staff to ensuresmooth operations and project execution.
- Overseedaily workshop activities, ensuring coordination with project teams,procurement, and other departments to meet deadlines.
- Planand prioritize team workload, adapting to changing circumstances andreporting progress effectively.
OperationalManagement:
- Ensureall tools, equipment, and materials are available, well-maintained, andused efficiently.
- Implementquality control measures to ensure high standards in project outputs andaddress issues promptly.
- Enforcehealth and safety protocols, conduct risk assessments, and ensureadherence to industry regulations.
- Streamlineprocesses to improve productivity, reduce costs, and enhance overallefficiency.
- Liaisewith clients, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure alignment and addressany concerns.
TechnicalDocumentation & Compliance:
- Generateand manage technical documentation in accordance with product developmentprocesses and company policies, including:
- Buildlogs
- Non-ConformanceReports (NCRs) & Engineering Change Requests (ECRs)
- Equipmentregisters and calibrations
- RiskAssessment Method Statements (RAMS)
- StandardOperating Procedures (SOPs)
- Workwith engineering managers to ensure all product and subsystem requirementsare met across projects.
Training& Development:
- Providetraining and mentorship to team members to build skills and foster acollaborative work environment.
- Ensureall workshop staff follow safe and efficient Standard Operating Procedures(SOPs).
On-SiteWork Requirements:
- Travelto customer sites as required, sometimes working alone and for extendedperiods.
- Previousexperience leading a team in a similar role or industry.
- Provenability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks based on companyobjectives.
- Positive,proactive attitude with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
- Strongteamwork and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Problem-solvingmindset with the ability to identify technical, systemic, orprocess-related issues and offer solutions.