Workshop Manager: Lead Safety, Delivery & Efficiency

Quartzelec Limited; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory salary sacrifice pension

Life insurance

Enhanced annual leave

Gym subsidy

Remote GP and health support

Employee referral programme

Long service awards

Maternity and paternity leave

EV charging points and onsite parking

Employee discounts and perks platform

Job summary

Quartzelec is seeking a Workshop Manager to lead a team of ~35 in our Midlands workshop, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations. You will drive on-time delivery, improve processes, and manage costs while maintaining high-quality standards.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will develop your team, monitor KPIs, and implement cost-saving initiatives in a fast-paced engineering environment focused on rotating machinery repair and maintenance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in a workshop or operational environment.
• Strong budget and cost management awareness.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate, develop, and hold teams accountable.
• Results-driven with focus on performance and continuous improvement.

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

Team leadership

People management

Financial awareness

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Influencing others

Decision-making

Job description

Quartzelec is seeking a Workshop Manager to lead a team of ~35 in our Midlands workshop, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations. You will drive on-time delivery, improve processes, and manage costs while maintaining high-quality standards.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will develop your team, monitor KPIs, and implement cost-saving initiatives in a fast-paced engineering environment focused on rotating machinery repair and maintenance.