Workshop Manager

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Alton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Progression

Excellent Benefits

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited is seeking a senior workshop professional for a well-established UK manufacturer in the Alton area. The role oversees a multi-department site covering machining, wiring, assembly and product finishing, with a hands-on remit using manual and CNC machinery and day-to-day leadership.

You will lead a skilled team, drive continuous improvement, support product development, and collaborate with engineering and management to maintain high standards and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Strong background in manual machining/manufacturing environments.
• Experience with CNC machinery.
• Leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing workshop operations across multiple departments.
• Supporting product development and continuous improvement.
• Hands-on leadership while supervising a skilled team.

Skills

Leadership

Manual machining

Team supervision

Tools

CNC machinery

Workshop tools

Job description

Do you have a strong background in manual machining/manufacturing? Would you like to play a key role at a well-established UK manufacturer offering long term stability?

On offer is an excellent opportunity to step into a senior role within a specialist manufacturing company that produces high-end products for customers across the UK and overseas. This is a practical, workshop-based position offering both technical involvement and day-to-day leadership. This well-established company has built a reputation for quality craftsmanship and innovative product design. They're continuing to grow their UK production and are now seeking an experienced workshop professional to oversee a thriving multi-department site covering machining, wiring, assembly, and product finishing.

In this role, you'll oversee a highly-skilled team, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations across the workshop. You'll be hand-on with both manual and CNC machinery, support product development, and work closely with the engineering and management teams to maintain efficiency and high standards.

This role would therefore suit an individual with a strong background in manual machining/manufacturing environments who is looking for a new challenge and the chance to play a key role at a well-established company.

The Role:

• Overseeing workshop operations across multiple departments
• Supporting product development and continuous improvement
• Hands on whilst overseeing a team

• £45,000 - £50,000 +Training + Progression + Excellent Benefits

The Person:

• Background in manufacturing, machining, or production environments
• Experience with CNC machinery and manual workshop toolsIdeally some leadership experience
• Commutable to Alton

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.