Workshop Manager at Alan & Grant

Job Summary

• The Workshop Manager is responsible for the day to day safe and efficient running of the mechanical workshop, budgets for the purchase of materials, fixings and fastenings and machine tools to ensure the smooth progression of projects through the workshop, maintaining a database of everything purchased work done and by whom and maintaining safe working practices.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Planning and monitoring work within the workshop, supervising the Space Instrument makers
• Undertaking service and parts jobs during busy periods
• Managing stock levels (e.g. materials, fixings and tooling)
• Report on workloads, participating in project reviews and giving advice to project managers and Sales team.
• Maintaining material, fasteners databases
• General administration for personnel and record keeping
• Quality control.

Requirements

• The workshop supervisor must hold a University Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in heavy machinery field.
• Computer skills and language ability
• Leadership skills and communication skills
• Experience in Africa is a PLUS.