Hands-On Workshop Manager: Lead Welding & Maintenance

Benjamin Grace Limited; Immingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Benjamin Grace Limited is recruiting a Workshop Manager to lead a growing team of workshop fitters in Immingham. The role combines hands-on engineering with management, ensuring repair, maintenance and availability of trailers, containers and site equipment.

Ideal candidates have a fabrication/mechanical engineering background and proven leadership, with strong welding skills, safety focus and the ability to drive efficiency in a busy workshop environment.

Qualifications

• HND or higher in Mechanical Engineering or Electromechanics is advantageous or equivalent experience.
• Time-served apprenticeship would be beneficial.
• Strong welding skills and hands-on engineering experience are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day running of the workshop and lead a growing team of technicians.
• Manage repairs and planned maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and compliance with LOLER/PUWER.
• Collaborate with operations to maximise equipment availability and minimise downtime.
• Drive workshop process improvements to boost efficiency, quality, safety and cost control.
• Maintain workshop records, inductions, contractor control and support training of apprentices.

Skills

Welding experience

Team leadership

Workshop management

Health and safety

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

HND in Mechanical Engineering or Electromechanics

Time-served apprenticeship

Job description

Benjamin Grace Limited is recruiting a Workshop Manager to lead a growing team of workshop fitters in Immingham. The role combines hands-on engineering with management, ensuring repair, maintenance and availability of trailers, containers and site equipment.

Ideal candidates have a fabrication/mechanical engineering background and proven leadership, with strong welding skills, safety focus and the ability to drive efficiency in a busy workshop environment.