Electronics Workshop Manager

CV-Library • Permanent • Aberdeen, City of Aberdeen, United Kingdom • £50k - £65k / year • 2w ago

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

Bright Purple is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We partner with clients who share our commitment to diversity and inclusion across the industry

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