Workshop Manager: Lead Safe, Efficient Workshop Ops

Ipsum; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave + bank holidays

Cycle to Work scheme

Group Personal Pension Plan

Career development & qualifications

Virtual GP & mental health support

Job summary

Ipsum in Ilkeston is seeking an experienced Workshop Manager to lead the safe, efficient operation of our workshop facilities. This is a key leadership role responsible for managing workshop resources, personnel, facilities, equipment, vehicles and stock to ensure customer projects are delivered on time and to the highest quality standards.

You will collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers, Technicians and external suppliers, driving workshop performance through planning, operational

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Workshop Manager or similar leadership role.
• Experience managing workshop or engineering operations.
• Strong resource planning and coordination skills.
• Good understanding of health and safety legislation.
• Experience managing stock and workshop assets.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate workshop operations to support the successful delivery of customer projects.
• Plan and allocate workshop resources for build, wiring, testing and support activities.
• Monitor workshop workload, project schedules and delivery milestones, identifying and resolving resource or programme risks.
• Oversee panel build and workshop-based manufacturing activities, ensuring quality, safety and compliance standards.
• Manage workshop facilities, contractors, maintenance activities and statutory inspections.
• Take ownership of fleet management, including vehicle servicing, compliance, inspections and maintenance records.

Skills

Leadership

Resource planning

Health & safety

Communication

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Job description

Ipsum in Ilkeston is seeking an experienced Workshop Manager to lead the safe, efficient operation of our workshop facilities. This is a key leadership role responsible for managing workshop resources, personnel, facilities, equipment, vehicles and stock to ensure customer projects are delivered on time and to the highest quality standards.

You will collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers, Technicians and external suppliers, driving workshop performance through planning, operational