Workshop Manager - Lead, Improve & Deliver (Hybrid)

Rockwell Automation; Aldridge; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mindfulness programs

Volunteer Time off

Charity donation matching

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing programs

Digital course library

Pension scheme

Job summary

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

You will report to the Engineering Manager and contribute to safe, reliable operations while meeting customer turnaround times and service levels. Strong people management and planning skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience a workshop, manufacturing, engineering, or industrial repair management role.
• People management skills.
• Experience managing operational performance against indicators and budgets.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Experience with Health & Safety requirements within an engineering environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and business management 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

People management

Planning and organizational skills

Education

Engineering qualification (HNC/HND or degree)

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Business management systems

Job description

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

You will report to the Engineering Manager and contribute to safe, reliable operations while meeting customer turnaround times and service levels. Strong people management and planning skills are essential for success.