Workshop Manager

Recruit4Staff are pleased to be representing their client, a leading Manufacturer in their search for a Workshop Manager to work in their leading facility in Stoke on Trent. For the successful Workshop Manager our client is offering:

• Competitive annual salary paying up to £50,000 - £60,000 per annum (Inclusive of shift premium)
• Days based role 7:30am - 5pm with a 12:30pm finish on Fridays OR
• Nights Monday to Thursday 6pm-6am
• Permanent position within a thriving Manufacturer, who already have a full order book for 2027!
• Shift Premium for working Nights
• Bonus paid at Christmas depending on company performance
• Extra days annual leave at 5 years service
• 2 days extra annual leave at 10 years service
• Opportunity to join a rapidly expanding business
• Employee assistance programme
• Company pension scheme
• Company life assurance

The Role - Workshop Manager:

• Responsible for leading & motivating a team of Fabricator Welders within a busy Workshop environment
• Allocating workload out to staff
• Reporting progress of projects on a regular basis
• Carrying out meetings with the team on a daily basis
• Inspecting Welds that have been produced ensuring they're to correct standards
• Eliminating any issues during builds
• Ensuring the team are hitting production targets
• Guiding the team on relevant Welding & Fabrication techniques, ensuring continuous improvement within the department
• Liaising with other areas of the Business (IE Purchasing) ensuring sufficient materials are available
• Planning the workload carefully ensuring the team are able to achieve targets
• Continuous improvement
• Mentoring staff
• Involved in relevant disciplinary procedures if necessary

What our client is looking for in a Workshop Manager:

• Our client is looking for someone who demonstrates a stable background in managing Fabrication Teams
• Strong man management skills are a must
• Strong communication skills
• A relevant Welding & Fabrication qualification would be advantageous
• Knowledge of Welding & Fabrication
• Experience leading teams and achieving targets
• Able to communicate with various departments internally

Key Skills or Similar Job Titles: Fabrication Manager, Workshop Manager, Managing a Fabrication Team, Production Manager, Welding & Fabrication Manager, Works Manager

Commutable from: Stoke on Trent, Longton, Fenton, Hanley, Uttoxeter, Derby, Cannock, Stafford, Leek, Eccleshall, Market Drayton

For further information about this and other positions please apply now.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff (Wrexham) Limited who are operating as a recruitment agency, agent, agencies, employment agency or employment business.