Workshop Manager

The Hub; Bath; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Bank holidays included

NEST pension scheme

Gym membership contribution

Paid Christmas shutdown

Company events

Festival tickets

Career development

Job summary

Magic Number is a Bristol-based experiential marketing and production agency seeking a Workshop Manager to oversee day-to-day workshop operations and support large-scale campaigns across events and activations.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong fabrication knowledge, and the ability to manage budgets and deadlines while maintaining high quality and safety standards.

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.
• Experience in experiential marketing or live events is beneficial.
• Flexibility for overtime, weekends and on-site support during busy periods.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Lead 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 builds.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and quality control.
• Work with project teams to ensure drawings, materials and resources are available.

Skills

Workshop management

Fabrication

Team leadership

Project management

Health & Safety

Communication

Job description

Workshop Manager | Competitive Salary | Bristol | Full-time

About our company

Magic Number is an award-winning experiential marketing, brand partnerships and production agency. We bring together creative strategy, design, fabrication, logistics and on-site delivery to produce memorable experiences for some of the world's leading brands.

You’ll oversee the day-to-day running of the workshop and support the delivery of large-scale campaigns across festivals, live events, retail environments and pop-up activations.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.


• 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.

Benefits

• 28 days' annual leave, including Bank Holidays.


• Up to five additional days based on length of service.


• Mobile phone line rental contribution.


• Paid Christmas shutdown.


• NEST pension scheme.


• Gym membership contribution of up to £15 per month.


• Regular team socials and company events.


• Festival tickets and industry experiences where available.


• Career development within a growing creative production business.

The Person

• 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.


• Experience within experiential marketing, festivals, exhibitions or retail activations would be beneficial.


• Flexibility is required, as occasional overtime, weekend work and on-site support may be needed during busy periods.