Flowtech

Workshop Manager
€55,000 – €65,000
Cork, Ireland

Run a busy hydraulic workshop. Lead a skilled team. Make a real impact.

Flowtech Fluid Power plc is a leading UK- and Ireland-based supplier of fluid power products and solutions. We supply a wide range of hydraulic and pneumatic components, assemblies and systems to industrial and mobile customers.

Flowtech operates across three key areas:

Flowtech – supplying hydraulic and pneumatic consumables for maintenance and repair across multiple industries.

Fluidpower Group Solutions – providing technical hydraulic components and systems to OEMs and end users.

Fluidpower Group Services – delivering bespoke design, manufacturing, commissioning, installation and servicing of hydraulic systems to industrial and mobile OEMs and a wide range of industrial users.

At our Cork Engineering Centre, our fitters and workshop engineers build, repair and service hydraulic systems and assemblies for customers across these sectors. As Workshop Engineering Manager, you’ll be at the heart of this – making sure work is planned, delivered safely, and completed to the highest technical standards.

This role is ideal for someone with strong mobile or industrial hydraulics experience who enjoys running and managing a workshop team and thrives in a fast-moving, customer-focused environment.

The role

Reporting to the Engineering Centre Manager, you will:

Run and manage the fitters / Workshop Engineers – planning workload, schedules and resources for both on- and off-site work.

Oversee the day-to-day operation of the workshop, ensuring all builds, assemblies, repairs and services are completed to manufacturer requirements and best engineering practice.

Hold regular planning meetings to review open orders, back orders, component shortages and build schedules – making sure customer commitments are met.

Be the first point of contact for all workshop engineering queries – by phone, email and in person.

Provide technical support and act as direct back-up for the engineering team.

Lead by example – supporting your team hands-on when required to drive engagement and performance.

Assist with the preparation and follow-up of quotations for assemblies and repairs, converting enquiries into orders.

Use the company ERP system to set up workshop jobs, input quotes/orders and manage workflow.

Build strong relationships with Engineering, Service, Procurement, Sales, Technical and Warehouse teams to keep jobs moving smoothly.

Support on our trade counter from time to time, speaking directly with customers.

Promote Health & Safety standards across the workshop and ensure compliance.

Mentor, train and manage your team, driving fitter efficiency and helping improve scheduling and job tracking.

Provide holiday cover and support for the Service Supervisor as needed.

About you

Industry experience is a must. You’ll bring:

Essential:

Proven experience in mobile or industrial hydraulics – ideally in a workshop, service or field-based environment.

Ability to read and understand hydraulic schematics.

Hands-on understanding of how hydraulic components and systems are assembled, tested, installed and serviced.

Experience managing, leading or coordinating fitters/technicians in a workshop setting.

Strong people management skills – able to lead, mentor and get the best from a team.

Excellent customer focus and communication skills – written, verbal and over the phone.

Confident using computer systems/ERP in a fast-paced environment.

Highly organised with the ability to prioritise, plan and stay calm under pressure.

Self-motivated, proactive and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Positive, “can do” attitude with a collaborative approach and willingness to support colleagues.

Desirable:

Industry experience in HGV Hydraulics (Heavy Goods Vehicles).

Experience assisting with product selection/specification for truck systems.

What you’ll get

Competitive salary: €55,000 – €60,000

The chance to lead and shape a busy workshop team in a respected fluid power business.

Exposure to a wide range of industrial and mobile hydraulic applications.

Ongoing opportunity for professional development and to contribute to continuous improvement.

👉 Ready to lead a workshop team and drive standards at Flowtech Ireland?
Apply now to join us as our next Workshop Engineering Manager in Cork.

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