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Position: Workshop Manager
Job ID:Â 2177/5
Location: Fife
Rate/Salary: £45-50
Type: Permanent
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HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Shipping & Energy and Aerospace sectors. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.
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The below job description will outline this position of: Workshop Manager
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Typically, this person will oversee the day-to-day operations of the workshop, coordinating with the Service Manager and service team to manage all aspects of workshop repairs and personnel, including fitters, apprentices, and stores staff.
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HSB Technical’s client is a very established and well-regarded business entity.
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Duties and responsibilities of the Workshop Manager:
- Oversee daily workshop activities, assigning tasks to ensure repair work stays on schedule and within budget.
- Communicate any time variations during repairs promptly, either in daily meetings or as they arise.
- During busy periods, ensure appropriate supervision for repairs and work overtime as required, including up to three 12-hour weekday shifts and one 8-hour weekend shift.
- Collaborate with the Project team to plan manpower, spare parts, materials, subcontractor requirements, tooling, and delivery logistics.
- Supporting the engineering team by working "on the tools" as needed, with a strong emphasis on mentoring and coaching to build skills and ensure continuous development throughout each project.
- Supervise the Store Person, ensuring all tooling sent for service is returned in working order.
- Maintain minimum stock levels for consumables (e.g., Loctite, thread bars, nuts, bolts).
Qualifications and requirement for the Workshop Manager:
- This role is ideally suited for someone with a marine background, but candidates with experience in heavy engineering fields such as rotating equipment, cranes, or similar industries will also be strongly considered.
- Management skills including recruitment, motivation, training and development
- Excellent communication and reporting skills
- A proven track record
- HSE knowledge
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This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical who have been appointed to act as the recruitment consultancy for this role.
