Workshop Manager

Tec Partners Recruitment Ltd; Walthamstow; 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 Walthamstow to lead a growing advanced manufacturing operation developing robotic and automated production systems. This hands-on role combines day-to-day workshop management with health and safety leadership to keep teams productive, safe and compliant.

You will oversee equipment, layout and processes, coordinate resources and suppliers, and support assembly, testing and development of automated machinery.

Qualifications

• Experience managing or supervising an engineering/manufacturing workshop.
• Strong knowledge of machinery maintenance and workshop operations.
• Experience with health and safety in engineering/manufacturing.
• Familiarity with PUWER, LOLER and COSHH.
• Experience coordinating engineers, contractors and suppliers.

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; ensure compliance with UK legislation.
• Develop and maintain RAMS and safe working procedures.
• Manage machinery inspections and compliance (PUWER, LOLER, COSHH).
• Improve workshop processes, safety and efficiency with engineers and management.
• Establish practical systems and procedures as the business grows.

Skills

Workshop management

Health & safety

Equipment maintenance

Resource coordination

Automation experience

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.