TEXO Recruitment are delighted to be recruiting for a Workshop Manager on behalf of one of our clients, a leading engineering business specialising in innovative subsea solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced production or workshop leader to take ownership of a busy manufacturing facility, leading a skilled team responsible for the fabrication, assembly and testing of complex subsea equipment. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Production & Workshop Management
- Lead and manage all workshop production and construction activities to ensure safe, efficient and timely delivery of products.
- Plan, schedule and monitor manufacturing activities to achieve project milestones, delivery deadlines and customer expectations.
- Oversee fabrication, assembly, testing, refurbishment, maintenance and spare parts production.
- Manage workshop capacity, labour allocation, overtime requirements and subcontractor activities.
- Ensure accurate management of Bills of Materials (BOMs), routing, work instructions and stock control.
- Monitor production performance through KPIs and implement corrective actions where required.
Technical Leadership
- Provide technical guidance across welding, fabrication, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical assembly and polyurethane manufacturing processes.
- Work closely with Engineering to improve manufacturability, quality and cost efficiency.
- Ensure technical documentation, drawings, work instructions and BOMs remain accurate and current.
- Resolve production issues and provide practical engineering solutions.
- Lead Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives to improve productivity, efficiency and quality.
Project & Customer Support
- Support project planning by identifying production requirements, risks and resource constraints.
- Contribute to bid and tender activities by providing manufacturing methodology, labour estimates and production durations.
- Host customer visits, inspections and Factory Acceptance Tests professionally and effectively.
- Build positive customer relationships by ensuring high standards of delivery and responsiveness.
Financial & Asset Management
- Manage departmental budgets including labour, consumables, subcontractors and overtime.
- Drive cost control through effective planning, waste reduction and resource utilisation.
- Ensure workshop equipment, lifting gear and tooling are maintained, calibrated and compliant.
- Participate in capital expenditure planning and investment proposals for workshop improvements.
Essential Qualifications
- Diploma in Engineering or a relevant technical discipline (or equivalent).
- Strong engineering background within manufacturing, fabrication or construction.
Desirable Qualifications
- NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
- Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement or Six Sigma training.
- Project Management qualification.
Requirements
- Significant experience leading production or workshop operations within engineering, subsea, offshore, oil & gas or heavy fabrication environments.
- Proven experience managing teams responsible for manufacturing complex mechanical and hydraulic equipment.
- Experience delivering continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
- Experience managing customer inspections, audits and Factory Acceptance Tests.
- Previous responsibility for production planning, budgeting and operational performance.
If this opportunity is of interest, please contact Brooke at TEXO Recruitment on 07769 430494 or send your CV to brooke.nesbit@texorecruitment.co.uk
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