Workshop/General Manager

Location:
Sheffield
Job Type:
Permanent
Salary:
£36,000 - £46,000 Per Annum
Start Date:
Immediate Start

Join the team at Loop Technology
About Us
Founded in 1998, Loop Technology specialises in the design, programming, build, and installation of state-of-the-art industrial automation technology. Our client outlines the problem, and we identify a solution. Our passion for innovation and forward thinking has put us on the map in sectors such as aerospace, defence and renewable energy.

Our core disciplines are in the areas of machine vision, industrial robotics, and motion control, all of which have become vital components in advanced automated systems.

Our team works with cutting-edge technology daily, and they are passionate about it. We take great pride in our work and in the business, firmly believing that the best results can be achieved with great people, who are able to work with genuine autonomy in a flexible work environment.

Note: We are not accepting applications from candidates outside of the UK.

The Role
The post holder, based in Sheffield, will work alongside our Dorchester based Workshop Manager. They will liaise between projects, procurement, and the Sheffield team to ensure that the projects are built and delivered within required timescales.

Role Responsibilities

1. Team Leadership: Managing and leading a team of technicians, engineers, and support staff to ensure smooth operations and project execution.
2. Project Coordination: Overseeing daily workshop activities, coordinating with project teams, procurement and other departments to meet deadlines and deliverables.
3. Resource Management: Ensuring tools, equipment and materials are available, well-maintained and used efficiently.
4. Quality Assurance: Implementing quality control measures to ensure high standards in project outputs and addressing any issues promptly.
5. Safety Compliance: Enforcing health and safety protocols, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring adherence to industry regulations.
6. Workflow Optimization: Streamlining processes to improve productivity, reduce costs and enhance overall efficiency.
7. Stakeholder Communication: Liaising with clients, suppliers and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and address any concerns.
8. Training and Development: Providing training and mentorship to team members to build skills and foster a collaborative work environment.
9. Generation and management of technical documentation in accordance with LOOP's product development process and departmental policies and procedures. For example:

• Build logs
• NCRs
• ECRs
• Equipment registers and calibrations
• RAMS (Risk assessment Method Statement)
• Red Penning changes and issues
• SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)

1. Work with the engineering managers to ensure that functional and non-functional product and subsystem requirements are generated and maintained and complied with for all projects.
2. Working away on customer sites (sometimes alone and for extended periods of time)

Essential Skills

• Previous experience of leading a team in a similar role/industry
• Strong mechanical/Engineering background
• Proven ability to manage own time and prioritise tasks based on high level company objectives and understanding of project priorities.
• Possess and exhibit a positive outlook and can-do attitude with the willingness and ability to encourage the same in others
• Exhibits a cooperative and collaborative approach conducive to building high functioning cross-functional teams
• Inquisitive and curious with ability to identify problems as being technical, systemic or process in nature and able to offer solutions based on system level thinking.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills (working language is English)
• Full UK Driving Licence

Note: This job description is not exhaustive and will be subject to periodic review. It may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business. The post-holder will be expected to participate in this process, and we would aim to reach agreement on any changes.
What can we offer you?

• £36,000 - £46,000 per annum DOE
• A flexible working environment
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Occupational sick pay
• Company pension
• Free Parking
• A friendly and supportive work environment

If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and a covering letter either via the website, or to Maria Fuller at