Job Description
Workshop Manager – Hydraulic, Mechanical & Fabrication
Location: Aberdeenshire
Salary: £55,000 – £60,000 DOE + Performance Bonus
Hours: 40 hours per week (8:00am – 4:30pm)
An established and growing engineering business is seeking an experienced Workshop Manager to lead its busy hydraulic, mechanical and fabrication workshop. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong hands-on engineering knowledge and previous workshop supervisory or management experience who is looking to take the next step in their career.
The Role
- Oversee day-to-day workshop operations and workflow
- Lead, mentor and develop a skilled technical team
- Manage hydraulic, mechanical and fabrication projects from start to finish
- Coordinate maintenance, repair and production schedules
- Ensure the highest standards of health, safety and quality
- Drive workshop efficiency and continuous improvement
- Troubleshoot complex engineering issues and support technical delivery
- Manage workshop equipment, tooling and inventory
About You
- Previous workshop supervisory, team leader or management experience
- Background in hydraulic, mechanical, fabrication or heavy engineering environments
- Strong organisational and people management skills
- Ability to balance multiple projects and priorities
- Commitment to safety, quality and operational excellence
What’s on Offer?
- £55,000 – £60,000 salary depending on experience
- Project-related bonus scheme
- Stable, long-term opportunity with a well-established engineering business
- Varied and technically interesting workload
- Supportive team environment with genuine progression potential
If you’re an engineering leader who enjoys driving workshop performance while remaining close to the technical detail, we’d love to hear from you.