Workshop Manager: Lead Safety, Quality & Delivery

Quartzelec Limited; Rugby; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory salary sacrifice pension

Life insurance (4x salary)

Enhanced annual leave

Gym subsidy payments

Remote GP and health support

Employee referral programme

Long service recognition

Maternity and paternity leave

Electric/Hybrid vehicle charging

Onsite parking

Employee discounts

Job summary

Quartzelec Limited is seeking a Workshop Manager to lead a ~35‑strong team and oversee safe, efficient workshop operations in the UK. You will drive on-time delivery, cost control, and continuous improvement while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will develop your team and optimise resources to maximise performance. The role requires strong leadership, budget awareness, and a proactive approach to cost-saving initiatives, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in workshop/operational settings.
• Strong budget and cost-management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Track record in safety, quality and on-time delivery.
• Experience in manufacturing or rotating machinery preferred.
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification.

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

Budget management

Communication

People development

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder engagement

Manufacturing environment

IOSH Managing Safely

Education

IOSH Managing Safely

Job description

Quartzelec Limited is seeking a Workshop Manager to lead a ~35‑strong team and oversee safe, efficient workshop operations in the UK. You will drive on-time delivery, cost control, and continuous improvement while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will develop your team and optimise resources to maximise performance. The role requires strong leadership, budget awareness, and a proactive approach to cost-saving initiatives, with a focus on