Workshop engineer Work, Jobs in Horsham, Wsx (with Salaries)

Production Manager
WILLIAM SUGG & CO LTD —Horsham
- £40,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Quality control
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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CAD Design Product Engineer
SHC Engineering Services LTD —Haywards Heath
- £35,000 - £38,000 a year
- Full-time
- CAD
- Welding
- In-person
- Employee discount
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Engineering Services Technician
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service —Brighton
- £39,662.65 - £43,894.18 a year
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
12d
Classic Car Engineer
Webbs of Weybridge —Cobham
- £180 a day
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Assembly
- Continuous improvement
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Business Analyst
Roke Manor Research Limited —Woking
- Agile
Electronic Service Engineer - Fixed Term
NEP Group Inc. —Crawley
- Schematics
- Mentoring
- Organisational skills
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Data Centre Design Manager
Salute Inc. —Gatwick Airport
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- CAD
- Engineering
- Travel
- Annual leave
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Field Service Engineer Sussex Area
Dennis Eagle —Horsham
- Up to £53,445.60 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Maintenance
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Electronics Service Engineer
NEP Group Inc. —Crawley
- Full-time
- Schematics
- Mentoring
- Organisational skills
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Workshop Engineer
Greenshields JCB —Farnham
Apprentice Engineer
Greenshields JCB —Farnham
- School
Mobile Lifting Inspector
Coinford Ltd —Charlwood
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Construction experience
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
12d
Science Estates Support Officer
Animal and Plant Health Agency —New Haw
- £33,350 - £34,435 a year
- Overtime
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Mechanical Engineer
FIND. —Brighton
- £37,000 - £41,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Mechanical knowledge
- Teaching
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Engineer
ABM UK —Crawley
- £45,167 a year
- Full-time
- Automotive diagnostics
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
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Maintenance Assistant / Handyman
Millennium Hotel and Resorts UK —Copthorne
- £27,684.80 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Bar
- Maintenance
- Hotel
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
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Project Support Officer
Northrop Grumman —New Malden
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Project management
- Relocation assistance
Shipyard - Electrical Engineer
Griffon Marine —Trafalgar
IT Solutions Support Consultant
OPUS TECHNOLOGY —Reigate
- £47,000 - £52,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- Customer service
- Computer networking
- Life insurance
- Referral programme
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R&D Manager - Risk Pricing
Homeprotect —New Malden
- Hybrid work
- SQL
- Python
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme

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Production Manager

WILLIAM SUGG & CO LTD
Horsham

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£40,000 - £50,000 a year

Benefits

Free parking
Company events
Employee discount
Transport links
Referral programme
On-site parking

Qualifications

Fabrication
SAP
ERP systems
Machining
Quality control
Organisational skills
Leadership
Communication skills
Mechanical knowledge

Full job description

Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Production Manager to oversee our heritage lighting manufacturing operations. William Sugg & Co Ltd were founded in 1837 and continue to manufacture heritage copper luminaires in both gas and electric today using the same traditional techinques. Bespoke and Restoration are also key elements of the business that set us apart.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring efficient production processes, maintaining quality standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and a proactive approach to optimise productivity and meet organisational goals.

The Production Manager will play a pivotal role in managing resources, implementing process enhancements, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality regulations. They are responsible for overseeing all manufacturing, restoration, and assembly operations. This role ensures that historically accurate luminaires, lanterns, brackets, columns and associated components are produced to exceptional craftsmanship standards while meeting project deadlines, compliance requirements, and customer specifications.

Reporting to the Managing Director you oversee the Workshop Team and Purchasing Administrator, and work alongside Sales and Design.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Planning & Workflow Management

Develop and manage production schedules to meet customer delivery deadlines and company targets.
Coordinate workflow across metalwork, machining, finishing, wiring, and assembly departments.
Prioritize restoration and reproduction work based on complexity and heritage requirements.
Monitor project progress and adjust resources to avoid bottlenecks.

2. Team Leadership & Development

Lead and supervise craftspersons, machinists, fabricators, finishers, and workshop technicians.
Provide coaching on traditional manufacturing methods and quality standards.
Oversee staffing levels, training, and skill development to preserve specialist heritage craftsmanship.

3. Quality Control & Compliance

Ensure all products meet internal quality criteria and external heritage specifications.
Oversee inspection of incoming materials such as castings, glass, metalwork, and electrical components.
Ensure compliance with lighting regulations, wiring standards, and certification requirements.
Maintain documentation for traceability and heritage authenticity.

4. Technical Support & Problem Solving

Work with designers and engineers to create and interpret drawings, historical references, and client requirements.
Resolve production challenges related to custom or restoration work.
Provide expert input on manufacturability, materials, and construction techniques.

5. Supplier & Materials Management

Liaise with purchasing on lead times, material requirements, and specialist suppliers (castings, glass, forgings, etc.).
Identify and manage subcontractors for heritage‑specialist processes (e.g., casting, patination).
Ensure stock levels support production without excessive inventory.

6. Health, Safety & Workshop Standards

Oversee company health and safety to maintain a safe working environment compliant with HSE requirements.
Ensure correct use of machinery, PPE, and safe handling of hazardous materials (paints, chemicals, gases) and update company H&S records.
Implement continuous improvement initiatives in safety, organization, and process efficiency.

7. Cost & Efficiency Management

Monitor production costs and labour efficiency.
Reduce waste and optimise working practices while preserving craftsmanship quality.
Support costing for quotations by reviewing labour and material requirements.

8. Reporting

Implement processes across production to provide accurate reporting of Production KPI’s on a daily, weekly and monthly basis or as required by senior management.
Manage holiday and sickness and maintain accurate records, providing timely reporting to accounts for payroll requirements.

9. Any other Requirements

Carry out any other reasonable request from senior management.
Uphold the culture, vision and values of William Sugg & Co Ltd at all times.

Skills & Experience Required

Proven experience in production management, ideally in lighting, metalwork, heritage manufacturing, or bespoke fabrication.
Strong understanding of traditional manufacturing techniques (casting, machining, fabrication, finishing).
Knowledge of electrical wiring standards (e.g., BS 7671) an advantage.
Ability to interpret technical drawings, historical references, and specification documents.
Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
Strong commitment to craftsmanship, detail, and heritage authenticity.

Personal Attributes

Passion for historical engineering, period lighting, and heritage buildings.
Has an attention to detail with an ability to clearly prioritise workflow and task management.
Takes personal responsibility for production outcomes
Calm under pressure with strong problem‑solving abilities.
Hands‑on leadership style with respect for traditional skills.
Pride in producing work that will be seen in prestigious heritage locations

Pay: £40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events
Employee discount
Free parking
On-site parking
Referral programme
Transport links

Work Location: In person

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