Similar to Workshop manager, usually more hands on, and may spend some of their time working on machines, advising and supporting other members of workshop team and staff. Work with manufactures and machine suppliers. The role will include managing staff, budgets and business department targets.
Work as part of the service team with management duties such as organising jobs for staff and completing time sheets etc. managing and mentoring staff, carry out appraisals with team members, completing job cards and warranty claims, writing up reports and records for completed work, write proposals for out of season servicing contracts. Organising jobs for staff and completing time sheets etc.
Workshop based, sometimes visiting customers on site or at farms to discuss service issues and resolve disputes. Part of managing staff will involve monitoring and making sure staff members are up to date with technical skills to do the job and arranging and work with staff to develop their training plans and organise suitable training where identified.
Salary levels vary widely depending on experience and on the employing organisation. Workshop managers can expect to earn between £35,000- £40,000
- Shape components by material removal using hand tools
- Repair components by soldering and welding
- Replace components in tractors and machinery
- Adjust tractors and machinery to manufacturer’s specifications
- Propose solutions to meet customers’ technical requirements
- Diagnose faults in tractors and machinery
- Dismantle components
- Assemble components to meet specifications
- Conduct specified testing of tractors and machinery
- Analyse and interpret the results of test on tractors and machinery
- Contribute to technical leadership on engineering activities
- Repair and modify components by welding
- Liaise with manufactures on Land-based machinery technical issues
- Provide Land-based machinery technical support and advice to colleagues
- Conduct disagnostic consultations with customers regarding Land-based machinery
- Inspect agricultural tractors and mobile work equipment
- Diagnose and repair complex faults in mobile air conditioning systems/climate control systems
- Plan the mentoring process
- Assess and give feedback on performance
- Initiative
- Attention to detail
- Computer Skills
- Analytical / Research Skills
- Planning / Organizing Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Work in a team / with others
- Work on your own
- Customer Care / People Skills
- Instruction / Training Skills
- Decision Making Skills
There are a variety of qualifications and training courses that can help you:
- find employment
- improve your current skills
- gain promotion
Relevant qualifications which can support progression into Workshop Foremen roles include:
- BTEC first Certificate in Land-based Technology
- BTEC First Diploma in Land-based Technology
- Higher National Diploma (Extended) in Land-based Technology
- BTEC First Diploma in Horticulture
- Higher National Certificate in Land-based Technology
- National Award in Land-based Technology
- Diplomas in (Work Based) Land-based Engineering (previously National Vocational Qualification (NVQ)) at Levels 2-4
Entry requirements for these courses may vary.
For a full list of qualifications available and HE/FE providers check out either the Landex (Colleges specialising in land-based courses), fdf or UCAS websites.
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Promoted from the Workshop, or entering the business with a degree in Engineering, or from other industries, such as motor or heavy plant.
Progress within the business or in other Engineering businesses to the role of Workshop Manager
For further information on careers in the sector you can contact the Lantra Connect Service:
Tel: 02476 69 69 96 or e-mail landbasedengineering@lantra.co.uk
You can also find additional information from the following organisations and publications:
Industry Information
Publications:
- A World of Opportunity (Careertrack)