Job title: Workshop manager
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Automation
Salary type: Annual
Salary: GBP £40,000.00
Location: Wigan, UK
Job published: 20-06-2024
Job ID: 45281
Contact name: Daniel Talliss
Phone number: +447731375821
Contact email: daniel@ltekrecruitment.com

Job Description

Role: Workshop Manager

Location: Wigan

Salary: Competitive

 

My client specialises in the design, supply, installation and commissioning of all aspects of logistic, line control and handling equipment within the manufacturing and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sectors.

Duties:

  • 50% Workshop Manager
  • Maintain Workshop Clean, Tidy and Safe.     
  • Supervise Electrical Drawings
  • In charge of the build-up of all cabinets and testing them in the office 
  • Connect all electrical equipment and test electrical cables if needed 
  • Update electrical drawings and PowerPoint and other documentations o Transport organisation of equipment and electrical panels to and from site
  • 10% In charge of purchasing all equipment related to all projects.
  • Maintain daily track of missing orders Weekly follow up with various suppliers
  • Maintain track of ICS inventory
  • 10% In charge of ICS Health & Safety
  • 10% In charge of Project Documentation
  • Organise RAMS, permits as require and install the equipment as needed (brackets, panels, safety equipment)
  • Organise Standards for all projects
  • 20% Software / Electrical Installations onsite throughout the UK and Ireland, occasionally Europe
  • Performing timely and accurate service inhouse and in customer’s plants, such as installation, troubleshooting or repair to equipment
  • Responsible for projects from concept to completion as requested
  • Ability to manage many different jobs at any one time using both yours and Directors judgement to prioritise these jobs
  • Manage Company resources through effective and appropriate use and maintenance of equipment, tools, supplies, phones, and energy
  • Ability to travel 20% of the time (domestic and foreign) to various client sites

 

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma required; Bachelor of Applied Sciences preferred.
  • Reached A Level of math, physics and science
  • 3 years Apprenticeship ONC, HNC is a plus, work in the industry, different background of Engineering  
  • Requires a minimum of 2-3 years' experience in managing a workshop
  • Must be able to perform work assignments that are of a technical, involved nature, requiring the use of judgement and independent thinking 
  • Experience working with different voltages (24V AC/DC; 240V AC; 415V AC)
  • Reading & understanding of Electrical & Mechanical drawings
  • Build up a knowledge of CAD experience
  • Knowledge in EPLAN is a plus
  • Knowledge in conveyor systems is a plus
  • Knowledge in PLC programming using Siemens / Allen Bradley is a plus
  • Knowledge in HMI programming using Siemens / Allen Bradley is a plus
  • Experience working away from home
  • Computer skills are required (including Microsoft office and other ‘windows’ packages)