Are you a natural leader with a passion for mentoring and developing teams? A leading construction company is looking for a Workshop Manager to join their team in Newark. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the workshop, leading a team of 12 skilled technicians, and ensuring all maintenance and repairs on machinery are completed efficiently and to the highest standards.
You’ll thrive in this position if you enjoy coaching and motivating others, helping your team grow while maintaining a focus on quality and operational excellence. Your strong organisational skills and ability to create a positive, collaborative work environment will be key to your success in this role. If you're ready to take on a leadership challenge and make a real impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Team Leadership: Lead and manage a team of 12 workshop staff, providing direction, motivation, and support to ensure a high-performance culture.
- Operations Management: Oversee the daily operations of the workshop, including scheduling and coordinating repair and maintenance activities for machinery and equipment.
- Quality Control: Ensure all repairs and maintenance work meet the company's quality standards and are completed on time, adhering to all safety protocols and industry regulations.
- Resource Allocation: Manage the efficient use of workshop resources, tools, and spare parts to minimise downtime and optimise productivity.
- Training and Development: Identify skill gaps within the team and provide training and development opportunities to enhance the technical abilities and performance of the staff.
- Customer Communication: Liaise with customers, providing updates on the progress of repairs or maintenance, and ensuring customer satisfaction with service quality.
- Inventory Management: Oversee inventory control, ensuring that necessary parts and supplies are available and managing stock levels to avoid delays in work.
- Health and Safety: Ensure that the workshop operates in compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining a safe working environment for all team members.
- Budget and Cost Management: Monitor and control the workshop's budget, ensuring efficient use of resources while maintaining cost-effectiveness.
- Reporting: Provide regular reports on workshop performance, including progress on projects, safety compliance, and any potential issues to senior management.
Key Skills and Experience:
- Proven experience in a workshop management or supervisory role, ideally in the mechanical or heavy equipment sector.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a diverse team.
- Excellent organisational and time-management abilities, with a keen eye for detail and quality.
- Solid understanding of mechanical systems and maintenance procedures for heavy equipment or machinery.
- Good working knowledge of health and safety regulations in a workshop environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions under pressure.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact effectively with customers and team members.
- Experience in managing workshop budgets, inventory, and resource allocation.
Qualifications:
- A background in mechanical engineering, maintenance, or a related technical field.
- Relevant qualifications or certifications in workshop management, mechanical engineering, or similar disciplines.
- Previous experience in the road construction or mining equipment industry would be advantageous but is not essential.
We are offering you the opportunity to join a globally recognised leader in road construction and mining equipment, with a reputation for cutting-edge technology and innovation. As a Workshop Manager, you'll enjoy significant career growth and development opportunities within a global organisation that invests in its people. You’ll have the chance to lead a skilled team and take on a senior role with real responsibility, managing complex and diverse workshop operations.
In addition to competitive salary and benefits packages, this company provides a stable work environment and the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art machinery. The company fosters a supportive, collaborative culture that values teamwork and employee well-being. If you're looking for job security, challenging work, a good work-life balance, and the chance to make a meaningful impact, then apply for this job.
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