Workshop Manager

Position 1 Recruitment; Norwich; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering company in Norwich is looking for a highly organised Workshop Manager with strong leadership skills. This role involves managing workshop operations, overseeing pump repair and maintenance tasks, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a recognised engineering qualification and experience in managing teams. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including 23 days of holiday, a pension plan, and employee discounts.

Benefits

Competitive salary

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension

Employee discount

Sick pay

Free parking

Company events

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and leadership skills are essential.
• Experience with clean and dirty water pump repair/maintenance required.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities are vital.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day workshop operations and prioritise repair and service tasks.
• Receive, assess, and organise pump repair work.
• Ensure safe working practices and workshop compliance.

Skills

Organisational skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

Recognised engineering qualification

ILM Level 3

Job description

Workshop Manager - Waste & Clean Water Pumps

Location: Norwich

Salary: From £38,500 per year | Full-time

About the Role

Position 1 Recruitment are partnering with an engineering company to appoint a highly organised Workshop Manager with strong leadership skills and proven experience in pump maintenance and repair.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day workshop operations and prioritise repair and service tasks.
• Receive, assess, and organise pump repair work.
• Prepare quotes for repairs and new pumps, and produce reports.
• Liaise with internal teams, customers, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Ensure safe working practices and workshop compliance.
• Coordinate maintenance of workshop equipment.
• Carry out repairs and fault-finding on pumps, motors, and gearboxes.
• Lead and support the workshop team.

Experience & Qualifications

• Strong organisational and leadership skills.
• Experience with clean and dirty water pump repair/maintenance.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Recognised engineering qualification (essential).
• ILM Level 3 (desirable).
• Full UK driving licence (required).

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Sick pay
• Free parking
• Company events

If this role interests you, APPLY NOW or contact Kirsty on (phone number removed)