Workshop Manager

Sgs; Consett; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance related bonus

Private medical cover

Generous pension scheme + Life Assur

Annual leave + bank holidays

Birthday day off

Retailer Discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Length of Service Awards

Christmas Vouchers

Health & Wellbeing initiatives

Discounted Gym Membership

Job summary

SGS is seeking a hands-on Workshop Foreman in Consett to take ownership of the busy Materials Testing workshop. You will supervise and develop the team, drive health and safety compliance, and actively participate in machining tasks to deliver exceptional client service.

The role requires prior workshop supervisory experience in manufacturing or materials testing, strong hands-on machining skills, and the ability to interpret technical drawings and instructions.

Qualifications

• Hands-on machining and engineering knowledge
• Ability to lead and mentor a small team
• Strong health and safety awareness and policy compliance
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and work instructions

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the Consett workshop, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required standards.
• Lead, mentor and support workshop personnel, ensuring effective utilisation of resources and continuous development of team members.
• Take responsibility for health and safety compliance across the Consett site, working in line with company policies and procedures.
• Carry out a variety of hands-on workshop activities including machining, milling, turning, grinding, linishing and processing test samples.
• Coordinate workshop activities including booking work into the MRF system, housekeeping, maintenance tasks and supporting operational requirements as needed.

Skills

Hands-on machining

Engineering knowledge

Team leadership

Health & safety awareness

Reading technical drawings

Tools

Workshop equipment

MRF system

Job description

Job Title: Workshop Foreman

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Location: Consett

Hours: Monday - Thursday 8am - 4.30pm Fridays - 6am - 2.30pm

Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)

Industry: Materials Testing / Engineering

We are looking for a hands‑on Workshop Foreman to take ownership of our busy Materials Testing workshop in Consett. This role combines workshop supervision, people management, health and safety responsibility, and practical machining activities. You will play a key role in ensuring the efficient operation of the workshop while supporting, developing and leading the team to deliver exceptional service to our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day‑to‑day operation of the Consett workshop, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required standards.
• Lead, mentor and support workshop personnel, ensuring effective utilisation of resources and continuous development of team members.
• Take responsibility for health and safety compliance across the Consett site, working in line with company policies and procedures.
• Carry out a variety of hands‑on workshop activities including machining, milling, turning, grinding, linishing and processing test samples.
• Coordinate workshop activities including booking work into the MRF system, housekeeping, maintenance tasks and supporting operational requirements as needed.

The ideal candidate for this role is someone who has experience in a workshop, manufacturing, engineering or materials testing environment and is comfortable leading a small team while remaining actively involved in day‑to‑day workshop activities.

You will also have the following:

• Previous experience in a workshop supervisory, team leader or foreman position.
• Strong hands‑on machining and engineering knowledge, including experience with workshop equipment and processes.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills with the ability to take ownership and make informed decisions.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications and written work instructions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate, mentor and develop others.

Desirable

• Experience within a materials testing environment.
• Good understanding of workshop planning and operational processes.
• A creative and proactive approach to continuous improvement.
• Computer literacy and experience using workshop management systems.

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:

• Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
• Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
• Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Retailer Discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
• Length of Service Awards
• Christmas Vouchers
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives
• Discounted Gym Membership

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.