Workshop Manager Fabriction

Interaction Recruitment PLC; Watford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership of workshop operations

Supportive working environment

Professional development

Job summary

Interaction Engineering in Baldock is seeking a capable Workshop Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of the workshop. You will drive efficiency, safety and quality, while organising workloads and supervising a team to meet targets.

This permanent role offers a competitive salary and the chance to shape performance and customer service within a busy environment, with the opportunity for ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing or supervising a workshop team.
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to motivate others.
• Strong planning, organisation and workload management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A practical mindset with strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a busy working environment.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of safety, quality and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of workshop operations.
• Supervise, support and develop workshop staff to achieve operational targets.
• Organise workloads, schedule jobs and ensure work is completed within agreed timescales.
• Maintain consistently high standards of workmanship, efficiency and quality.
• Ensure workshop equipment, tools and facilities are maintained appropriately.
• Monitor team performance and implement improvements where necessary.
• Promote a strong health and safety culture throughout the workshop.
• Coordinate communication between the workshop, management and customers where required.
• Oversee the effective use of resources to maximise productivity and minimise delays.
• Ensure workshop procedures and operational standards are consistently followed.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Communication

Safety

Job description

Reference
Workshop Manager Salary
£60,000 - £70,000/annum Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- East of England -- Hertfordshire -- Baldock Job Type
Permanent Posted
23 October 2026

Interaction Engineering

WORKSHOP MANAGER

The Opportunity

We are seeking a capable and driven Workshop Manager to take responsibility for the smooth and efficient operation of our workshop. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a practical approach to problem-solving and the ability to ensure the team consistently delivers work to a high standard.

This role is suited to someone who can organise workloads effectively, support their team and maintain a safe, productive and well-managed working environment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of workshop operations.
• Supervise, support and develop workshop staff to achieve operational targets.
• Organise workloads, schedule jobs and ensure work is completed within agreed timescales.
• Maintain consistently high standards of workmanship, efficiency and quality.
• Ensure workshop equipment, tools and facilities are maintained appropriately.
• Monitor team performance and implement improvements where necessary.
• Promote a strong health and safety culture throughout the workshop.
• Coordinate communication between the workshop, management and customers where required.
• Oversee the effective use of resources to maximise productivity and minimise delays.
• Ensure workshop procedures and operational standards are consistently followed.

Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Previous experience managing or supervising a workshop team.
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to motivate others.
• Strong planning, organisation and workload management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A practical mindset with strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a busy working environment.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of safety, quality and customer service.

What’s on Offer

• A competitive salary reflective of skills and experience.
• The opportunity to take ownership of workshop operations.
• A supportive and professional working environment.
• The opportunity to make a positive impact on team performance and operational efficiency.
• Potential for ongoing professional development and career progression.