Workshop Manager | Production Manager | Colchester

Brighthire Solutions Ltd T/A Brighthire Recruitmen; Dedham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Brighthire Solutions Ltd T/A Brighthire Recruitmen is seeking an experienced Workshop Manager / Production Manager in Colchester, Essex. The role oversees day-to-day workshop operations, production scheduling and team leadership, ensuring projects are delivered on time, safely and to high quality standards.

You will manage workloads, collaborate with customers, interpret briefs and drive continuous improvement in productivity and workshop efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience leading workshop/production environments.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent organisational and planning abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, hands-on approach with practical mindset.
• Good IT skills with production/business management systems.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of the workshop and production operation.
• Plan and coordinate production schedules to meet customer deadlines.
• Allocate workloads and resources across the workshop team.
• Lead, support and develop workshop staff, ensuring clear expectations and effective communication.
• Interpret client briefs, drawings and project requirements where required.
• Monitor project progress and identify and resolve issues before they affect delivery.
• Ensure work is completed efficiently, accurately and to the required quality standards.
• Maintain accurate production records and update internal systems.
• Coordinate multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Drive improvements in productivity, quality, organisation and workshop efficiency.
• Ensure the workshop operates in a safe, professional and well-organised manner.
• Take a hands-on approach when required to support the team and keep production moving.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Planning

Multitasking

Communication

Problem-solving

IT systems

Driving licence

Job description

Workshop Manager | Production Manager | Colchester Location: Colchester, Essex

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

MUST DRIVE

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

An established business based in the Colchester area is looking for an experienced Workshop Manager / Production Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day running of its workshop and production operations.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who enjoys managing people, organising production, solving problems and making sure work is delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

You will play a key role in coordinating the workshop team, planning workloads, managing production schedules and ensuring projects are delivered on time and in line with customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of the workshop and production operation.
• Plan and coordinate production schedules to meet customer deadlines.
• Allocate workloads and resources across the workshop team.
• Lead, support and develop workshop staff, ensuring clear expectations and effective communication.
• Interpret client briefs, drawings and project requirements where required.
• Monitor project progress and identify and resolve issues before they affect delivery.
• Ensure work is completed efficiently, accurately and to the required quality standards.
• Maintain accurate production records and update internal systems.
• Coordinate multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Drive improvements in productivity, quality, organisation and workshop efficiency.
• Ensure the workshop operates in a safe, professional and well-organised manner.
• Take a hands-on approach when required to support the team and keep production moving.

About You

We are looking for an experienced and organised manager who can take ownership of workshop and production activities.

You may currently be working as:

• Workshop Manager
• Production Manager
• Manufacturing Manager
• Workshop Supervisor
• Production Supervisor
• Operations Manager
• Workshop Team Leader

Desirable

• Previous experience managing a workshop, production environment or manufacturing operation.
• Strong people management and leadership skills.
• Excellent organisational and planning abilities.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive, practical and hands-on approach.
• Good IT skills and confidence using production or business management systems.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining quality and customer service.
• A full UK driving licence.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm

Overtime may be available depending on workload and production requirements.

Why Apply?

• Join an established and successful business.
• Take ownership of an important workshop and production function.
• Lead and develop a dedicated team.
• Work on varied and interesting project-based work.
• Enjoy a Monday-to-Friday working pattern.
• Long-term career opportunity within a stable and growing organisation.
• Competitive salary based on experience.

If you are an experienced Workshop Manager, Production Manager or Manufacturing Manager looking for your next opportunity in Colchester or the surrounding Essex area, we would like to hear from you.

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