Workshop Manager

Role: Workshop Manager

Location: Caldicot

Salary: £44,000 – £48,000

We are looking to appoint an experienced Workshop Manager with a welding and fabrication background to take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of our workshop. This role is key to ensuring efficient production, quality compliance, and effective staff management.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Full day-to-day management of the workshop
• Programming and managing the work schedule to meet production demands
• Ordering materials and managing stock levels
• Daily coordination with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and services
• Liaising closely with the Managing Director on:
  • Future workload planning
  • Resolving fabrication and technical queries
• Managing the Quality Assurance (QA) system
• Ensuring day-to-day compliance with QA requirements
• Preparation for audits and supporting audit activities
• Agreeing QA system modifications with the Managing Director as required
• Management, supervision, and development of workshop staff
• Organising recruitment of new workshop personnel in conjunction with the Managing Director

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in a Workshop Manager or senior supervisory role
• Strong welding and fabrication background (time-served preferred)
• Experience managing production schedules and materials
• Sound knowledge of QA systems and audit preparation
• Ability to resolve fabrication and technical issues effectively
• Strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach

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