Workshop Manager

Future Engineering; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing firm in Lincoln is seeking a Workshop Manager to oversee daily operations and improve processes. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in workshop management, excellent organizational skills, and a proactive approach. This role focuses on ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget while maintaining high quality standards. The position requires being on-site Monday to Friday and offers a salary between £50,000 and £60,000.

Benefits

Autonomy

Pension

Holidays

Creative Projects

Immediate Start Available

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a manufacturing workshop.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills with a focus on precision and structure.
• Ability to read technical drawings and translate design into production.
• Proactive, solution-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing day-to-day workshop operations, managing workflow and production schedules.
• Coordinating between design, manufacturing, and installation teams.
• Implementing structure, process improvements, and efficiency measures.
• Monitoring quality control, budgets, and timelines.

Skills

Manufacturing workshop management

Organisational skills

Team leadership

Technical drawing interpretation

Communication skills

Job description

Workshop Manager

Lincoln

£50,000 - £60,000 + Autonomy + Pension + Holidays + Creative Projects + Immediate Start Available

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well‑established and growing company. With strong foundations and a clear vision for the future, the business is now looking for a Workshop Manager to take ownership of daily operations and help drive the next stage of development.

In this role, you'll oversee day‑to‑day production, improve operational processes, maintain high quality standards, and ensure projects are delivered efficiently, on time, and within budget. It's a hands‑on leadership position that calls for excellent organisational skills and a solid understanding of production and team management.

If you're passionate about quality, people, and process – and want to work in an environment that values precision, creativity, and continuous improvement – this could be the ideal next step in your career.

Your Responsibilities as Workshop Manager Will Include :

• Overseeing day‑to‑day workshop operations, managing workflow and production schedules.
• Coordinating between design, manufacturing, and installation teams.
• Implementing structure, process improvements, and efficiency measures.
• Monitoring quality control, budgets, and timelines.
• Reporting regularly on workshop performance and output.

As a Workshop Manager, You Will Have :

• Proven experience managing a manufacturing workshop.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills with a focus on precision and structure.
• The ability to read technical drawings and translate design into production.
• A proactive, solution‑driven approach with great communication skills.
• Based in or commutable to Lincoln (Monday to Friday on‑site).

For more information or to apply, contact Sonny at Future Engineering Recruitment on 07537153909

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