Electronics Repair & Workshop Manager

Job Title: Electronics Repair & Workshop Manager

Location: Colne, Lancashire

Salary: Circa £35,000 - £45,000 depending on experience

About Us:

At Prolight, we’re more than just a distributor. With over 20 years of experience, we’ve become a trusted partner to professionals across the entertainment, architectural, installation, and leisure industries. We supply cutting-edge lighting, audio, trussing, and accessories — all backed by lightning-fast service and a personal touch.

From our extensive product range and same-day dispatch (on 98% of orders!) to in-house cable manufacturing and a dedicated repairs department, efficiency and innovation are at the heart of everything we do.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and driven Electronics Repair & Workshop Manager to lead our bench repair operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electronics repair combined with proven management experience. This role is essential in overseeing day-to-day workshop activities, ensuring high-quality repair standards, and driving operational efficiency while supporting and developing the technical team.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to a mature professional seeking a permanent, long-term position within a growing company.

Duties:

• Lead and supervise the bench repair team, ensuring productivity and quality standards are consistently met.
• Ensure high standards of testing, rework, and quality control are maintained across the team.
• Allocate workloads effectively and monitor repair turnaround times.
• Maintain accurate records of repairs, testing procedures, and maintenance performed.
• Implement and improve repair processes to increase efficiency and reduce repeat faults.
• Manage stock levels of PCBs, spare parts, and workshop consumables.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and training to junior technicians.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and quality control procedures.
• Assist in the setup, configuration, and testing of PCBs and finished equipment as required.
• Liaise with other departments to ensure smooth operational workflow.

Technical Requirements:

• Strong understanding of electronic principles and circuit functionality.
• Experience diagnosing faults to PCB or module level.
• Confident in safely removing and replacing PCBs and electronic assemblies.
• Proficient in the use of hand tools, test equipment, and diagnostic instruments.
• Ability to carry out systematic fault diagnosis and functional testing.

Management & Leadership Requirements:

• Proven experience managing or supervising a technical repair team.
• Strong organisational and workload planning skills.
• Ability to motivate, mentor, and develop team members.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong communication skills with a professional and mature approach.
• Ability to balance hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Significant experience in electronic repair and maintenance.
• Previous management or supervisory experience in a technical environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with a practical, hands-on approach.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

We are looking for a committed and reliable individual seeking a stable, long-term career opportunity within our company. If you are passionate about electronics and ready to take the next step into a leadership role within a well-established and forward-thinking business, we would be delighted to hear from you.

If you’re passionate about electronics and ready to take the next step into a leadership role within a well-established and forward-thinking business, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a short note telling us why you’re the perfect fit for Prolight. To our Recruitment Manager Carolann - Careers@prolight.co.uk