Workshop Manager

ODIN RECRUITMENT GROUP LIMITED; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

10% bonus

Overtime

33 days holiday

Company van for travel

Job summary

ODIN RECRUITMENT GROUP LIMITED is seeking a Workshop Manager in the North West. You will lead a team of 11 engineers in a hands-on workshop, driving productivity, quality, and continuous improvement while serving as the primary technical contact for customers and suppliers.

The role requires progression from mechanical supervision or team leadership, with strong knowledge of gearboxes, motors, engines and pumps, plus travel across sites.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Supervisor or Team Leader.
• Strong technical knowledge of gearboxes, motors, engines, pumps, and rotating equipment.
• Hands-on experience with stripping, inspection, and repair of mechanical components.
• Ambitious and ready to progress into a Workshop Manager role.
• Comfortable with travel and working across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of 11 engineers.
• Drive productivity, quality standards, and operational processes.
• Deliver training and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Act as the main technical point of contact for customers and suppliers.

Skills

Mechanical supervision

Team leadership

Gearboxes

Motors

Engines

Pumps

Rotating equipment

Travel between sites

Job description

Workshop Manager

Location: North West
Salary: £50,000 – £54,000 + 10% Bonus + Overtime + 33 Days Holiday

Are you an experienced Mechanical Supervisor ready to step up into a Manager role?

Do you have strong expertise in gearboxes, motors, engines, pumps, and drive chain components—and enjoy leading from the front?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected engineering business, where you'll take the next step in your career, leading operations across two sites and playing a key role in driving performance and technical excellence.

The Opportunity

As Workshop Manager, you will lead a team of 11 engineers within a workshop environment, ensuring high standards of productivity, quality, and continuous improvement. You'll also act as the primary technical contact for both customers and suppliers.

This is a hands‑on leadership role, ideal for someone who enjoys combining team management with technical involvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of 11 engineers
• Drive productivity, quality standards, and operational processes
• Deliver training and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Act as the main technical point of contact for customers and suppliers

About You

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Supervisor or Team Leader
• Strong technical knowledge of gearboxes, motors, engines, pumps, and rotating equipment
• Hands‑on experience with stripping, inspection, and repair of mechanical components
• Ambitious and ready to progress into a Workshop Manager role
• Comfortable with travel and working across multiple sites

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £50,000 – £55,000
• 10% achievable bonus
• Overtime and additional allowances to increase earnings
• 33 days holiday
• Company van for travel

This role is ideal for a driven Mechanical Supervisor looking to advance into a senior leadership position within a well‑established and growing engineering company.

Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.