Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and motivated

Workshop Chargehand

to join our growing manufacturing team. You will play a key role in leading workshop operations, ensuring that production and maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate daily workshop operations in a busy manufacturing environment. Allocate and oversee work for technicians, fabricators, and machine operators. Ensure production targets and quality standards are consistently achieved. Support maintenance, repair, and fabrication of production equipment and tooling. Monitor workshop performance, identify improvements, and implement best practices. Ensure all work complies with health, safety, and environmental regulations. Assist with staff training, performance monitoring, and development. Liaise with engineering, production, and quality departments to maintain smooth workflow.

Skills & Experience Required

Time-served engineer or equivalent technical qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND, City & Guilds). Proven experience in a manufacturing or engineering workshop environment. Strong mechanical aptitude with good understanding of machining & fabrication, Previous experience in a supervisory or team leader role. Excellent problem-solving and organisational skills. Strong communication skills and ability to lead by example. Commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient workshop.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 35,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Life insurance On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Hillington G52: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Machining: 5 years (required)
Language:

English (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person