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Our client, an established national manufacturing company, has a requirement for a motivated, proactive, and hands-on Workshop Manager to ensure the smooth and efficient operations within the workshop. Reporting directly to the Production Director, duties to include: Understanding and implementation of Company policies and procedures. Ensure clear and timely internal and external communication. Execute the Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental objectives of the organisation. Develop safe work procedures and ensure adherence to Health, Safety and Environmental regulations. Create and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) for workshop activities. Maintain accurate records and documentation related to safety and compliance. Support and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and other external partners to achieve operational objectives. Monitor and report on KPIs to track department operational objectives and identify areas for improvement. Write detailed lifting plans for the safe handling and movement of equipment and materials. Managing development, implementation and continual improvement of the operating methods, equipment, systems, and other operating infrastructure used to realise operating goals and objectives. Development of production work schedules to meet internal goals and customer expectations; monitoring process and personnel performance of scheduled work activities to remove operating impediments and achieve established operating goals. Assign work orders and tasks based on priorities, skills, and workload. Ensure the compliance of all regulatory guidelines and implement and maintain a safe manufacturing environment for all workshop operational activities. Supervising all aspects of assembly and testing operations for the business to produce cost-effective, timely and high-quality products in a safe and secure working environment. Develop, coach and mentor the workshop team, especially the team of apprentices. Working alongside the existing management team to provide feedback and coaching. Identify training needs and facilitate professional development opportunities. Responsible for translating the company's vision into actionable strategies. Work alongside the workshop technicians in all workshop activities. Working with typical workshop machinery and equipment, e.g. forklift trucks, cherry pickers etc. As an ideal applicant you will have a background in a manufacturing and or workshop environment and experience of H&S, quality management and standards. You will also possess a meticulous work ethic, excellent communication & management qualities together with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a secure, cutting-edge company with a competitive remunerations package, 5 weeks holiday and excellent training programmes with career building prospects.