Workshop Manager: Lead Engineering & Operations

Rockwell Automation; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mindfulness program with Calm

Volunteer paid time off (after 6 mos)

Volunteer & donation matching

Employee Assistance Program

OnTrack wellbeing program

On-demand digital course library

Job summary

Rockwell Automation is seeking a Workshop Manager in Aldridge, West Midlands to lead a team of engineers and technicians, oversee workflow planning, and drive efficiency and quality improvements.

You will report to the Engineering Manager and be responsible for resource allocation, performance monitoring, and maintaining documentation and safety standards. Local benefits and a supportive environment are provided by Rockwell Automation.

Qualifications

• Experience in workshop/manufacturing/engineering or industrial repair management.
• Proven people management skills.
• Experience tracking performance against KPIs and budgets.
• Excellent planning and organizational abilities.
• Familiarity with Health & Safety in an engineering setting.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and business systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily workshop operations to ensure productivity, quality, and delivery targets are achieved.
• Manage, motivate, and develop a team of engineers, technicians, and support staff.
• Allocate resources to meet customer turnaround times and service level agreements.
• Monitor workshop performance through goals, reporting on productivity, quality, and financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve customer satisfaction.
• Work closely with customers, suppliers, and internal departments to resolve issues and support our goals.
• Manage workshop equipment, tooling, and maintenance requirements.
• Support recruitment, training, performance management, and succession planning activities.
• Ensure accurate documentation, repair records, and quality control processes are maintained.

Skills

Workshop management

People management

Operational performance

Planning & organizing

Health & Safety

Microsoft Office

Business systems

Education

Engineering qualification

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Rockwell Automation is seeking a Workshop Manager in Aldridge, West Midlands to lead a team of engineers and technicians, oversee workflow planning, and drive efficiency and quality improvements.

You will report to the Engineering Manager and be responsible for resource allocation, performance monitoring, and maintaining documentation and safety standards. Local benefits and a supportive environment are provided by Rockwell Automation.