Goosey Lodge, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 9LU
Employment type: Full time
Pay: Competitive + Electric vehicle
The Role – Engineering Workshop Manager
As the Engineering Workshop Manager you will manage a multi-skilled team of engineers within our Workshop Department. Positions within the Workshop Department include: Fabricator/Welders, Machinists, Sheet Metal and Engineering Stores Controllers. The key purpose of the position is to effectively plan, co-ordinate and continually drive the Workshop Department forward.
Reporting to the Senior Management Team, you will be accountable for developing a highly technically and motivated department that meets and exceeds the needs of the department and wider Company.
Key responsibilities will include the following:
- Efficiently and effectively lead and manage the Workshop Department in relation to timelines, costs, quality and delivery.
- Directly responsible for the scheduling and manufacturing of jobs that are issued from our innovative Design Department.
- Practical management and support of the Team Leaders across different engineering functions (sheet metal/ machining/ fabrication/ fitting) – providing leadership and drive.
- Ensuring the highest level of Health and Safety; that department operations are in accordance with all regulatory/company Health and Safety requirements/procedures.
- Continually develop a strong Health and Safety culture.
- Oversee the Engineering Stores Department to ensure synergy between the Stores and Workshop Department; ensuring that the Stores is able fulfil the requirements of all Engineering functions.
- Continually motivate and engage your team through communication, performance reviews and technical development.
The Person
We are looking for a proactive Engineering Workshop Manager with a sound knowledge of heavy engineering disciplines. Ideally from a similar background, we are looking for someone who can apply their knowledge across a variety of applications.
The successful candidate must have the ability to liaise with all levels within the organisation, and have a strong desire to work within a dynamic team to drive forward results. Our Engineering Workshop Manager must be an excellent communicator and uncompromising when it comes to Health and Safety.
The Package
- Fully financed company vehicle
- Life assurance
The Company – Wykes Engineering Ltd
Based in Rushden, Northants, we are a leading edge engineering SME specialising in the manufacture of materials processing equipment and energy from waste power generation. As a highly innovative and progressive design and manufacturing company, we have our own in-house manufacturing facility as well as our own energy from waste and renewable energy power plant.
Founded over 40 years ago, our engineering innovation has always been a fundamental part of our business. This has helped us to establish ourselves as a major player in our key areas of expertise, namely:
- Design and manufacture of equipment for the food bi-products and renewable technologies
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