Workshop Manager

Workshop Manager – Keep the Cogs Turning!

Are you a skilled and experienced workshop manager looking for your next challenge? Our client, a well-established engineering firm, is on the hunt for an organised, hands-on leader to take charge of their busy mechanical workshop. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy problem-solving, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

About the Company:
Our client specialises in repairing and restoring industrial equipment.They work across a variety of sectors, including:

• Water Industry Specialists – Keeping wastewater operations flowing smoothly.
• Pharmaceutical & Chemical – Supporting critical manufacturing infrastructure.
• Mining & Power Generation – Helping heavy industry stay up and running.
• Food, Drink & Agrochemical – Ensuring production lines don’t grind to a halt.

Their approach involves retrieving faulty equipment from industrial sites, repairing it in their fully equipped workshop, and reinstalling it in peak condition.

The Role:
As Workshop Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of the workshop and its team. Your responsibilities will include:

• Team Leadership & Organisation – Managing and supporting a team of machinists, fitters, welders, labourers, drivers, and a storekeeper, ensuring workflow remains efficient.
• Operations & Logistics Coordination – Overseeing collections, deliveries, and subcontractor jobs (including galvanising, painting, and machining).
• Procurement & Stock Control – Sourcing bearings, gearboxes, steel stock, consumables, and other essential components.
• Engineering & Problem-Solving – Designing and sketching repair solutions for frames, filters, rotating assemblies, couplings, platforms, hoppers, and more.
• Planning & Estimation – Tracking hours worked on each job, estimating repair times and material costs to support project engineers with accurate quotes.

What We’re Looking For:

• Extensive experience in workshop management, ideally with a hands-on background in machining, fabrication, or mechanical fitting.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage a busy team effectively.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive mindset.
• Experience with procurement, logistics, and liaising with subcontractors.
• A methodical and organised approach to planning and estimating work.

What’s on Offer:

• Pension Scheme – Helping you plan for the future.
• Bonuses - Depending on company performance
• 22 days holiday + statutory bank holidays (rising to 25 days with service).
• Early Finish Fridays – A 3:00 PM finish to kickstart your weekend!

Interested?
If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now or by sending your CV to ryan.pruett@pertemps.co.uk or call me on 01676 525049

This role is being recruited exclusively by Pertemps Specialist on behalf of our client.