Engineering Workshop Manager

Just Recruitment Group LtdSudburyreedpublished 10/15/2026
Must-have:SeniorLead

Just Recruitment is working with a UK based, manufacturing business experiencing both exciting growth plans and positive business changes - they are looking to recruit a 'Workshop Manager' to lead and coordinate the workshop and production activities as well as drive operational excellence and be at the forefront of future initiatives. Key Duties include: Oversee day-to-day workshop and production operations to ensure delivery of production targets, quality standards, and customer requirements. Working closely with suppliers and customers. Being the main central contact point for operations is imperative to have good people and leadership skills Develop and implement production plans to optimise capacity, resources, and delivery performance. Monitor workflow, productivity, and operational efficiency across the shop floor. Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to enhance productivity, quality, and cost performance. Ensure effective utilisation of labour, equipment, and materials. Provide strong leadership and direction to production and workshop teams. Collaborate on succession planning and workforce development initiatives. Support employee training, mentoring, and skills development programmes. Foster a positive, accountable, and high-performance culture. Ensure all manufacturing activities comply with our relevant ISO standards and quality management procedures. ISO 9001 & 14001. Promote and continue to improve culture of quality throughout production operations. Support internal and external audits where needed to ensure compliance with company procedures. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a stable, long serving, senior management team within a engineering business that are proud of who they are and what they produce. Offering an excellent location with free parking and close to amenities - they offer a positive work place and culture driven environment. - This role is working 4 days a week - Monday to Thursday