Workshop Manager

Workshop Manager
- Rugby The Role

Responsible for the safe, efficient, and cost-effective management of all workshop operations. Lead a team of approximately 35 employees, ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and delivery performance are consistently achieved.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will play a vital role in improving operational efficiency, controlling costs, and developing your team.

• Lead and develop a team, promoting a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure all workshop activities comply with company policies and safety standards.
• Drive on‑time delivery, cost control, and operational efficiency.
• Manage processes to achieve “right first time” delivery and high customer satisfaction.
• Identify and implement cost‑saving and performance improvement initiatives.
• Set and monitor clear objectives and KPIs aligned to business goals.
• Optimise the use of labour, materials, and assets.
• Support the Operations Manager with wider operational responsibilities.

• Experience managing and leading teams in a workshop or operational environment.
• Strong financial awareness, including budget and cost management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate, develop, and hold teams accountable.
• Results-driven with a strong focus on performance and continuous improvement.
• Confident leader with the ability to influence and engage others.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to plan, prioritise and deliver.
• Commercially aware with a focus on business performance and profitability.
• A collaborative team player who can build strong working relationships.

• Experience in a manufacturing or service workshop environment (rotating machinery preferred).
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification.

• Salary- up to £60K
• Permanent and full-time
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Contributory salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Life insurance (4x your salary)
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement (25 days), in addition to bank holidays
• Company-funded gym subsidy payments
• Free 24/7 remote GP service and other health support benefits
• Employee referral program
• Long service recognition awards
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Access to free Electric/ Hybrid vehicle charging points and free onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Extensive professional development through our in-house training academy
• Exclusive employee discounts and various concessions via our corporate perks platform