Workshop Manager

Mansell Recruitment Group; Bicester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Workshop Manager responsible for leading production and workshop activities. The successful candidate will have a strong mechanical engineering background and experience in supervising teams. Key tasks include managing production schedules, improving efficiency, and ensuring high safety standards. The role offers a competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000 per annum, depending on experience, and is ideal for a hands-on leader committed to quality and productivity.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Workshop Manager, Production Supervisor, or Foreman.
• Experience working within ISO9001 quality environments.
• Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement experience would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily, weekly, and monthly workshop schedules.
• Organise workflow by assigning tasks and assessing resource requirements.
• Monitor production output against specifications.
• Oversee BOMs and special instructions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure safe use of equipment and coordinate maintenance.
• Develop and manage a multi-skilled production team.

Skills

Hands-on leadership

Strong mechanical engineering background

Planning

Time management

Communication

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

Workshop reporting tools

Job description

Overview

My client is currently seeking a Workshop Manager to lead and oversee a busy production and workshop environment. This role would suit an experienced, hands‑on manager with a strong mechanical engineering background and proven experience supervising workshop or production teams. The position is responsible for coordinating daily operations, driving productivity and quality, and ensuring all work is delivered safely, efficiently, and to the required standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily, weekly, and monthly workshop schedules to ensure timely and high-quality production
• Organise workflow by assigning tasks, assessing resource requirements, and identifying efficiency improvements
• Monitor production output against specifications, ensuring effective use of labour and materials
• Oversee BOMs and special instructions, providing feedback to relevant teams to reduce waste and improve efficiency
• Resolve day‑to‑day production issues to ensure smooth workshop operations
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across processes, cost control, and productivity
• Ensure safe use of equipment and coordinate maintenance and repairs with relevant teams
• Develop and manage a multi-skilled production team, including apprentices and trainees
• Maintain high standards of health & safety, hygiene, and workshop organisation
• Implement productivity and performance measurement tools
• Ensure punctuality, performance, and accountability across workshop staff
• Support wider operational goals by taking on additional responsibilities as required

The Candidate

• Holds an engineering qualification
• Proven experience as a Workshop Manager, Production Supervisor, or Foreman
• Strong background working with engines
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and mentoring experience
• Experience working within ISO9001 quality environments
• Good understanding of health & safety legislation
• Strong planning, organisation, and time management skills
• Confident communicator with a hands‑on leadership style
• Proficient with computer systems and workshop reporting tools
• Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement experience would be desirable

Salary

£45,000 - £50,000 per annum, depending on experience