GRP Workshop Manager

HSB Technical; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist recruiter is seeking a GRP Workshop Manager in Hampshire. The successful candidate will oversee daily workshop operations, manage a team, and ensure adherence to quality and safety standards. Ideal applicants should have a strong background in GRP processes and leadership skills. This permanent position offers a competitive salary of £50,000 per annum along with holiday benefits.

Benefits

21 days holiday

Bank holidays

Responsibilities

• Manage daily GRP workshop operations including manufacturing, repair, and finishing.
• Supervise and allocate work to technicians.
• Monitor project progress, budgets, and quality standards.
• Lead and develop the GRP team including apprentices.
• Enforce health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Control materials inventory and maintain equipment.
• Liaise with project managers and clients.

Skills

Experience managing GRP/composites workshops or teams

Strong knowledge of GRP processes

Excellent leadership, organisational, and IT skills

Ability to read engineering drawings and specs

Education

Formal composites or engineering qualifications

Health & Safety or supervisory certifications

Job description

Overview

Position: GRP Workshop Manager

Job ID: 1465/1

Location: Hampshire

Rate/Salary: £50,000 per annum + 21 days holiday + bank holidays

Type: Permanent

HSB Technical Ltd is a leading specialist recruiter across Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Shipping & Energy, and Aerospace sectors. We connect skilled professionals with reputable clients in the UK and internationally. Visit our website or LinkedIn to learn more.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily GRP workshop operations, including manufacturing, repair, and finishing.
• Supervise and allocate work to technicians, ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Monitor project progress, budgets, and quality standards.
• Lead and develop the GRP team including apprentices.
• Enforce health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Control materials inventory and maintain equipment.
• Liaise with project managers and clients to meet technical requirements and deadlines.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Experience managing GRP/composites workshops or teams.
• Strong knowledge of GRP processes (hand lay-up, vacuum bagging, infusion, etc.).
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specs.
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and IT skills.
• Focused on quality, safety, and efficiency.

Desirable

• Experience in marine, aerospace, or automotive composites.
• Knowledge of CNC, advanced composites, and ISO standards.
• Formal composites or engineering qualifications.
• Health & Safety or supervisory certifications.

Personal Attributes

• Hands-on leader with strong team-building skills.
• Detail-oriented and proactive problem solver.
• Clear communicator and commercially aware.

Working Hours

Mon-Thu: 07:00-16:30

Fri: 07:00-13:00

Flexible hours as needed.

This position is advertised by HSB Technical Ltd, an REC registered recruitment consultancy managing the recruitment process for our client