Job Description
Workshop Manager Malton, North Yorkshire
45,000 - 50,000
Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm
Are you a hands-on Workshop Manager who prefers being on the shop floor rather than behind a desk?
Castle Employment Group are working in partnership with a growing Yorkshire manufacturer to recruit a Workshop Manager who leads from the front. This is an opportunity to step into a business that is scaling, investing and building momentum, where your impact will be seen every day on the shop floor.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being close to the build, supporting their team and keeping production moving safely, efficiently and on plan.
The Role
This is a visible, hands-on leadership position where you will take ownership of day-to-day workshop performance, ensuring production runs smoothly across multiple areas.
You will:
Apply If you are a hands-on Workshop Manager or Production Leader looking for a role where you can make a real impact on the shop floor, we would like to hear from you. Contact Nikki on (url removed)
45,000 - 50,000
Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm
Are you a hands-on Workshop Manager who prefers being on the shop floor rather than behind a desk?
Castle Employment Group are working in partnership with a growing Yorkshire manufacturer to recruit a Workshop Manager who leads from the front. This is an opportunity to step into a business that is scaling, investing and building momentum, where your impact will be seen every day on the shop floor.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being close to the build, supporting their team and keeping production moving safely, efficiently and on plan.
The Role
This is a visible, hands-on leadership position where you will take ownership of day-to-day workshop performance, ensuring production runs smoothly across multiple areas.
You will:
- Lead the workshop across welding, painting, assembly and dispatch
- Be a consistent presence on the shop floor, supporting and guiding the team
- Get involved in assembly and build processes to understand products and workflows
- Deliver the production plan safely, on time and to required quality standards
- Identify and resolve issues around materials, sequencing and capacity
- Carry out final checks on completed machines
- Run daily huddles and toolbox talks to drive performance and accountability
- Manage team standards, output and development
- Work closely with Planning and Purchasing to maintain flow
- Support continuous improvement across processes and workflow
- Proven experience leading teams within manufacturing, engineering or workshop environments
- A hands-on leadership style, comfortable working alongside the team when needed
- Strong communication and people management capability
- A practical, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to resolve issues quickly
- Someone who takes ownership and keeps operations running smoothly
- Background in welding, fabrication or mechanical assembly
- Exposure to hydraulics or electrical systems
- Experience within machinery, agricultural or bespoke build environments
- Health and Safety training, First Aid, FLT or crane licences
Apply If you are a hands-on Workshop Manager or Production Leader looking for a role where you can make a real impact on the shop floor, we would like to hear from you. Contact Nikki on (url removed)
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