Precision Engineering Workshop Manager

About Role

Are you an experienced Workshop Manager with a strong technical background in precision engineering and CNC machining
?

Our client is urgently looking for a Precision Engineering Workshop Manager to take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of their workshop, ensuring production targets, quality standards, client requirements and deadlines are consistently achieved.

• Manage the day-to-day operations of a precision engineering workshop

• Oversee CNC machining and programming activities

• Plan and manage production schedules and job priorities

• Ensure jobs are completed on time and to specification

• Monitor quality control and quality assurance processes

• Interpret and work from detailed engineering drawings

• Liaise with clients regarding specifications, progress, deadlines and requirements

• Lead, manage and motivate workshop staff

• Identify and resolve technical and production-related problems

• Ensure compliance with engineering, safety and industry standards

• Monitor workshop performance, productivity and turnaround times

• Extensive experience in precision engineering / CNC machining

• Strong CNC programming and machining experience

• Proven workshop and production management experience

• Experience managing production schedules and strict deadlines

• Strong understanding of quality control and quality assurance

• Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings

• Experience in client liaison and relationship management

• Strong technical and problem-solving abilities

• Proven team leadership and people-management experience

• Good knowledge of engineering compliance, safety and industry standards

• Excellent organisational and communication skills

• Ability to work effectively under pressure

We are looking for a hands-on, technically strong and results-driven manager who understands CNC and precision engineering from the ground up and can confidently take ownership of workshop operations.