Workshop Manager

KBM Resourcing; Warwick; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Pension scheme

Life insurance 4x salary

Annual leave 25 days

Gym subsidy

Remote GP service

Employee discounts

Training academy

Job summary

KBM Resourcing is seeking a Workshop Manager in Rugby to lead a 35-strong team, driving safety, quality and on-time delivery. You will manage costs, improve efficiency, and develop frontline managers while reporting to the Operations Manager.

The role emphasises cost control, continuous improvement, and strong stakeholder communication within a busy workshop environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing and leading teams in a workshop or operational environment.
• Strong financial awareness, including budget and cost management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate, develop, and hold teams accountable.
• Results-driven with a strong focus on performance and continuous improvement.
• Confident leader with the ability to influence and engage others.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to plan, prioritise and deliver.
• Commercially aware with a focus on business performance and profitability.
• A collaborative team player who can build strong working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team, promoting a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure all workshop activities comply with company policies and safety standards.
• Drive on-time delivery, cost control, and operational efficiency.
• Manage processes to achieve “right first time” delivery and high customer satisfaction.
• Identify and implement cost-saving and performance improvement initiatives.
• Set and monitor clear objectives and KPIs aligned to business goals.
• Optimise the use of labour, materials, and assets.
• Support the Operations Manager with wider operational responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Communication

Motivation & development

Results orientation

Influence & engagement

Problem solving

Organisation

Commercial awareness

Team player

Job description

Workshop Manager- Rugby

The Role

Responsible for the safe, efficient, and cost-effective management of all workshop operations. Lead a team of approximately 35 employees, ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and delivery performance are consistently achieved.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will play a vital role in improving operational efficiency, controlling costs, and developing your team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team, promoting a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure all workshop activities comply with company policies and safety standards.
• Drive on‑time delivery, cost control, and operational efficiency.
• Manage processes to achieve “right first time” delivery and high customer satisfaction.
• Identify and implement cost‑saving and performance improvement initiatives.
• Set and monitor clear objectives and KPIs aligned to business goals.
• Optimise the use of labour, materials, and assets.
• Support the Operations Manager with wider operational responsibilities.

Requirements

Essential

• Experience managing and leading teams in a workshop or operational environment.
• Strong financial awareness, including budget and cost management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate, develop, and hold teams accountable.
• Results-driven with a strong focus on performance and continuous improvement.
• Confident leader with the ability to influence and engage others.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to plan, prioritise and deliver.
• Commercially aware with a focus on business performance and profitability.
• A collaborative team player who can build strong working relationships.

Desirable

• Experience in a manufacturing or service workshop environment (rotating machinery preferred).
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification.

Benefits & Renumeration

• Salary- up to £60K
• Permanent and full-time
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Contributory salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Life insurance (4x your salary)
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement (25 days), in addition to bank holidays
• Company-funded gym subsidy payments
• Free 24/7 remote GP service and other health support benefits
• Employee referral program
• Long service recognition awards
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Access to free Electric/ Hybrid vehicle charging points and free onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Extensive professional development through our in-house training academy
• Exclusive employee discounts and various concessions via our corporate perks platform