Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Workshop & Production Management

Plan, schedule, and oversee all fit-out and assembly activities

Oversight of the scheduling & planning of the service unit workload

Supervise the installation of electrical, engineering and deck fit components

Allocate work to technicians and ensure efficient resource utilisation

Monitor progress against project timelines and budgets, reporting variances to management

Implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives

Attend Management meetings to provide updates and/or feedback

People Management

Lead, mentor and develop a team of marine electricians, engineers, deck fitters and apprentices

across both the fit-out and service areas.

Conduct performance reviews, training and competency assessments

Maintain high levels of motivation, safety awareness, and craftsmanship

Track and validate project hours booked to relevant build or task code

Client interaction and the ability to communicate with our client base

Quality & Standards

Accountable to ensure all fit-out and servicing work meets required technical specifications,

drawings, quality and customer standards

Responsible enforcing quality assurance (QA/QC) processes, inspections, and testing

Maintain ISO 9001, marine, aerospace or relevant industry certifications and compliance standards

Provide feedback to ensure technical drawings and documentation are kept updated

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

Enforce strict health and safety standards in the workshop, including PPE use and safe handling

Conduct risk assessments, COSHH compliance, and toolbox talks

Ensure a clean, safe, and well-organised workshop environment

Invoicing, Materials & Equipment

Oversee inventory control of parts, materials and consumables

Ensure workshop tools and equipment are maintained and serviceable

Liaise with suppliers for procurement of raw materials and consumables

Oversight of client invoicing for completed tasks or projects

Customer & Project Liaison

Work closely with managers, technicians and clients to understand technical requirements

Provide technical advice on processes when required

Engage with clients to update on progress or confirm delivery timeframes

Ensure projects are delivered to specifications, on time and within budget

Skills & Qualifications

Essential:

Proven experience in workshop management or senior supervisory role

Strong technical knowledge of boat manufacturing processes as well as commercial awareness of

potential clients

Experience of Outboard and Inboard Marine Engines (Mercury, Yamaha, Mercruiser, Yanmar)

Understanding engineering drawings, technical specifications, and tolerances

Excellent leadership, organisational and problem-solving skills

Excellent IT Skills with a good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel & manufacturing software

Strong focus on quality, safety, and efficiency

Desirable:

Experience in marine, automotive, aerospace, or industrial applications

Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 45001, or other industry quality standards

Formal training in composites or engineering (NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC, or equivalent)

Formal training in marine engineering (NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC, or equivalent)

First Aid, Health & Safety, or supervisory qualifications

Personal Attributes

Hands-on leadership style with strong team-building ability

Attention to detail and commitment to high standards of workmanship

Proactive, adaptable and solutions driven

Strong communicator, able to work across teams and with clients

Commercially aware with an understanding of cost control and productivity

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Weekly report of progress against plan, identifying any discrepancies

Weekly report on staff utilisation

Weekly report on billable hours vs total resource hours

Tracking of job cards completed vs outstanding

Compliance with safety, quality and environmental standards

Efficiency of labour and material usage

Team performance and retention. (This includes staff reviews and skills matrix input)

Relevant quality stages QA/QC are captured and documented

Customer satisfaction and repeat business

Working Hours

Monday - Thursday: 07:00 - 16:30

Friday: 07:00 - 13:00

Flexible hours as required/ requested

Salary

50,000 salary

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 50,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person