Electronics Workshop Manager

On-site in Aberdeen·Full-time·Added 8 days ago (last checked 19 Oct)

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Bright Purple

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Overview

Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 a year
Contract: Full-time
Closing date: Apply by Monday 26 October

Skills

The role

Electronics Workshop Manager

Aberdeen

Up to £75,000

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established electronics manufacturing and servicing business for an experienced Electronics Workshop Manager to lead their workshop function. This is a hands-on leadership role covering new build assembly, service, repair, quality control, and calibration, reporting directly to the Manufacturing & Servicing Manager.

The Role

You'll take full ownership of the Electronics Workshop, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient delivery across production, service, and repair activities - responsible for workshop standards, team performance, process control, cost management, and the ongoing development of people, systems, and working practices.

What You'll Be Doing

Directly manage a multidisciplinary team of assemblers, technicians, QC inspectors, calibration staff, and administrators
Build accountability and drive performance standards and continuous improvement across the team
Lead objective setting, performance reviews, and employee relations
Manage training, competency frameworks, and career progression
Manage the departmental budget and overtime requirements
Coordinate activities across assembly, test, repair, QC, and calibration
Plan and prioritise workload to meet production schedules and deadlines
Monitor and report on KPIs including on-time delivery, right-first-time rate, and workshop utilisation
Drive initiatives that reduce waste, improve efficiency, and lower costs
Oversee compliance with build and test procedures against industry standards
Own the inbound electronics QC function
Manage non-conformance reporting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
Maintain high standards of housekeeping and ESD compliance

What We're Looking For

Strong leadership experience within electronics manufacturing, servicing, repair, calibration, or a comparable technical workshop environment
Working knowledge of QHSE requirements, ESD control, risk assessment, quality systems, and root cause analysis
Experience managing multidisciplinary technical teams and building performance/training frameworks
Experience using KPIs, ERP/MRP systems, and workshop data to drive delivery and improvement
Experience managing workshop resources, inventory, and operational budgets
Solid understanding of electronics assembly, testing, inspection, calibration, service, and repair processes
HNC/HND, Degree, or equivalent in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
Strong people-management, communication, and problem-solving skills

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