At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic workshop team to produce bespoke control systems and machinery.
- Company: Join a growing industrial automation company in Bristol with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, 22 days holiday, health plan, and training opportunities.
- Other info: Great career growth potential in a hands-on leadership role.
- Why this job: Shape the future of production while driving continuous improvement and safety standards.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing production teams and knowledge of health & safety practices.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
DelaControl is a specialist industrial automation and controls engineering company, designing and building bespoke control systems and special purpose machinery for a wide range of industrial clients. As we continue to grow, we're looking for an experienced Production / Workshop Manager to take ownership of our workshop floor and drive it forward.
You'll be responsible for the day-to-day running of our workshop, overseeing the production of bespoke control panels and special purpose machinery from job start through to dispatch. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who wants to shape how a growing workshop operates - improving processes, raising standards, and building a strong, capable team.
You'll lead a workshop team of 8, reporting to the senior leadership team.
- Oversee the production of bespoke control systems and special purpose machinery, from job release through to completion
- Plan and manage workshop scheduling to ensure projects are resourced correctly and delivery dates are consistently met
- Lead, manage, and develop a team of 8 workshop staff - including training, skills development, and performance management
- Drive continuous improvement across workshop layout, processes, and ways of working
- Own and champion health & safety standards on the workshop floor, ensuring compliance and a strong safety culture
- Act as the key link between the workshop and the office team, ensuring smooth communication on job status, technical queries, and priorities
- Identify and resolve production bottlenecks, escalating issues early where delivery dates are at risk
- Maintain quality standards throughout the build process
- Report on workshop performance, capacity, and delivery to the senior leadership team
Proven experience managing or supervising a production/workshop team, ideally within control panel building, special purpose machinery, or a related engineering/manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of production scheduling and delivery management.
Solid working knowledge of workshop health & safety practices and requirements.
Excellent communication skills, comfortable liaising between workshop and office/engineering teams.
Organised, hands-on, and comfortable balancing daily production pressures with longer-term improvement projects.
Experience with control panels, electrical/mechanical assembly, or bespoke machinery builds is highly desirable.
Bonus scheme for all site visits, flexible hours (Mon-Fri) to allow a work-life balance, 22 days holiday, plus bank holidays (an extra day for every two years at the company), BHSF Health Plan, including a 24/7 GP phoneline, training opportunities for staff to grow and develop with the business, pension, and free parking on site.
Production/Workshop Manager | Joinery employer: DelaControl Ltd
DelaControl Ltd is an excellent employer located in South Bristol, offering a friendly and supportive work environment where employees can thrive. With competitive salaries, flexible working hours, and a bonus scheme for site visits, we prioritise work-life balance and employee well-being. Our commitment to professional growth is evident through training opportunities and a health plan that supports our team's needs, making us an attractive choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
