Lead Workshop Manager - Fabrication for Live Events

Ecruit; West of England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days’ annual leave, including Bank

Up to five additional days based on长度

Mobile phone line rental contribution

Paid Christmas shutdown

Nest pension scheme

Gym membership contribution

Regular team socials and events

Festival tickets and industry

Career development within a growing

Job summary

Magic Number in Bristol is seeking an experienced Workshop Manager to lead the fabrication team at The Hub, our 32,000 sq ft production facility. You will oversee day-to-day workshop operations, support large-scale campaigns across festivals, live events, retail environments and pop-up activations.

You will provide hands-on technical guidance, maintain high standards of workmanship and safety, and coordinate materials with the Production Manager.

Qualifications

• Three to five years’ experience in workshop management, fabrication, set building, exhibitions, events or technical production.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication techniques, materials and construction methods.
• Proven experience leading and developing a team.
• Experience operating workshop machinery safely.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• A practical approach to problem‑solving.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop a team of fabricators.
• Plan workshop activity across multiple projects and deadlines.
• Review designs and recommend effective construction methods.
• Provide hands‑on technical guidance throughout each build.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and quality control.
• Work with project teams to ensure drawings, materials and resources are available.
• Manage CNC workflow according to production priorities.
• Coordinate project‑specific materials with the Production Manager.
• Monitor fabrication hours and productivity against budgets.
• Maintain workshop organisation, housekeeping and Health & Safety standards.
• Ensure machinery, tools and equipment are used and maintained safely.
• Support occasional installations and de‑rigs.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Organisational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Tools

Workshop MACHINERY SAFE USE

Job description

Magic Number in Bristol is seeking an experienced Workshop Manager to lead the fabrication team at The Hub, our 32,000 sq ft production facility. You will oversee day-to-day workshop operations, support large-scale campaigns across festivals, live events, retail environments and pop-up activations.

You will provide hands-on technical guidance, maintain high standards of workmanship and safety, and coordinate materials with the Production Manager.