Workshop Manager

Tec Partners Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Healthcare

Equity

Job summary

Tec Partners Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Engineering Workshop Manager in London to lead a growing advanced manufacturing operation focused on robotic and automated production systems. This hands-on role blends daily workshop management with health and safety leadership, ensuring teams work efficiently, safely and effectively.

You will oversee operations, coordinate resources and maintenance, support assembly and testing of automated machinery, and drive process improvements while

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing or supervising an engineering, manufacturing or assembly workshop.
• Strong understanding of machinery, equipment maintenance and workshop operations.
• Practical experience managing health and safety within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of risk assessments, PUWER, LOLER and COSHH.
• Experience coordinating engineers, contractors, suppliers and workshop resources.
• IOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent safety training would be advantageous.
• Background in automation, robotics, machine building or advanced manufacturing would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily workshop operations, equipment, layout and engineering activities.
• Coordinate workshop resources, suppliers, stock and equipment maintenance.
• Support the assembly, testing and development of automated machinery.
• Take ownership of workshop health and safety, ensuring compliance with relevant UK legislation.
• Develop and maintain risk assessments, RAMS, safe working procedures and training records.
• Manage machinery inspections and compliance, including PUWER, LOLER and COSHH.
• Work closely with engineers and senior management to improve workshop processes, safety and efficiency.
• Establish practical systems and procedures as the business continues to grow.

Skills

Workshop management

Machinery maintenance

Health & Safety

PUWER compliance

LOLER compliance

COSHH knowledge

Safety training

Automation/Robotics

Job description

Engineering Workshop Manager

Location: Walthamstow, East London

Salary: £50,000 – £55,000

Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time | Onsite

We're recruiting for an experienced Engineering Workshop Manager to join a growing advanced manufacturing business developing innovative robotic and automated production systems.

This is a hands‑on position combining day‑to‑day workshop management with responsibility for health and safety, ensuring engineering teams can work efficiently, safely and effectively.

The Role

• Oversee daily workshop operations, equipment, layout and engineering activities.
• Coordinate workshop resources, suppliers, stock and equipment maintenance.
• Support the assembly, testing and development of automated machinery.
• Take ownership of workshop health and safety, ensuring compliance with relevant UK legislation.
• Develop and maintain risk assessments, RAMS, safe working procedures and training records.
• Manage machinery inspections and compliance, including PUWER, LOLER and COSHH.
• Work closely with engineers and senior management to improve workshop processes, safety and efficiency.
• Establish practical systems and procedures as the business continues to grow.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience managing or supervising an engineering, manufacturing or assembly workshop.
• Strong understanding of machinery, equipment maintenance and workshop operations.
• Practical experience managing health and safety within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of risk assessments, PUWER, LOLER and COSHH.
• Experience coordinating engineers, contractors, suppliers and workshop resources.
• IOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent safety training would be advantageous.
• Background in automation, robotics, machine building or advanced manufacturing would be beneficial.

What’s on Offer?

• Salary of £50,000 – £55,000.
• Opportunity to take ownership of a growing engineering workshop.
• Work with innovative robotics and advanced manufacturing technology.
• Long-term career development within an expanding business.
• Benefits package including generous annual leave, healthcare and equity.