Workshop Chargehand

Job Title: Workshop Chargehand

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Salary: £Competitive

Benefits: Pension, 33 Days Holiday, Bonus, Life Assurance + more

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Suffolk

Job Start date: ASAP

Shift Pattern: Days

We’re supporting our client, a manufacturer of systems for the global food industry, who are looking for a Workshop Chargehand to join their growing team. The successful Workshop Chargehand will have workshop engineering experience such as welding and fabrication skills and have the desire to take on more responsibility such as people management, H&S and improvements.

Job Summary: As a Workshop Chargehand, you will be working to the completion of manufacturing tasks and provision of necessary support and coaching to workshop team and trainees on manufacturing activities, ensuring tasks are carried out to required standards.

Responsibilities for Workshop Chargehand:

* Ensure manufacturing team compliance with all Health, Safety & Quality guidance and other company procedures and practices.

* Effective completion of manufacturing tasks to meet workshop schedule

* Support workshop team with any troubleshooting or manufacturing issues

* Work with Workshop Manager to rectify day-to-day workshop challenges

* Liaise with other departments to resolve manufacturing issues

* Support a continuous improvement ethos within the manufacturing team

* Ensure minimal rework or waste

* Embed ISO 9001/45001 Health, Safety & Quality standards and ensure compliance with all company procedures and standards

* Assist Workshop Manager with day-to-day running of the workshop

* Develop capability through coaching and mentoring across team

* Support engineers in good work practices and problem solving

* Monitor and motivate staff to be efficient and effective

* Liaise with other departments to resolve manufacturing issues

* Operate in line with company policies/processes and ensure adherence across the team

* Motivate team on continuous improvement ethos

* Provision of technical support and troubleshooting to improve workshop efficiency

* Work as part of a team to maintain efficient workflow through manufacturing to meet customer demand

* Support Workshop Manager to troubleshoot any challenges in workshop

* Encourage team engagement with company feedback forums to share knowledge and deliver continuous improvement

* Work as part of a team to maintain appropriate quality measures and seek continuous improvement in output

* Identify scope for improvement opportunities in systems and processes

* Ensure that the workshop housekeeping and operating practices are of a high standard and that tools and equipment are well maintained

* Ensure work is completed within contract timeline and to quality standards

* Work to minimise rework and ensure appropriate corrective action is taken promptly to avoid delays

* Assist with implementation of better working practices

Job Application:

If you would like to be considered for the role of Workshop Chargehand, please apply with your full CV – or call us now. Whilst this position may not be of interest to you or suit your skills and experience, please don’t hesitate to get in contact with a member of the team at Willcox Matthews to understand how we can support you.

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Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK