Workshop Manager

United Infrastructure Ltd; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fabrication company in Warrington seeks an experienced Workshop Manager to run its expanding workshop. You will train apprentices in various welding techniques and manage fabrication jobs to high standards. The ideal candidate has significant experience in heavy welding and the ability to oversee safety and quality processes. This is a full-time position offering a key leadership role in a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in heavy general welding and fabrication.
• Ability to train apprentices in multiple welding processes.
• First-hand knowledge of welding automation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Practical training of apprentices in welding techniques.
• Manage fabrication jobs from start to finish.
• Oversee health & safety within the workshop.

Skills

MIG/MAG welding

TIG welding

FCAW welding

MMA welding

Leadership

Communication

Workshop equipment operation

Pressure testing

NDT knowledge

Job description

Direct message the job poster from United Infrastructure Ltd.

This role involves running a rapidly expanding workshop that welds and fabricates various pipework and bespoke fabrications to meet our in‑house and customers’ needs.

As a skilled workshop manager, you will have significant experience in heavy general welding and fabrication and be capable of using standard workshop machinery and equipment. Reporting to the Business Standards Manager, this role requires a high level of autonomy and reliability.

Your team will initially consist of sixteen welding apprentices deployed within the workshop and across sites.

Responsibilities

• Practical training of apprentices in multiple welding processes and fabrication techniques
• Ability to MIG/MAG/TIG/FCAW/MMA weld is essential, as well as an ability to use a range of workshop equipment.
• Able to train apprentices in MIG/MAG/TIG/FCAW/MMA and support their development as welders, interacting with the college, and providing pastoral care (holiday approvals, sickness, etc.).
• First‑hand knowledge of welding automation would be desirable
• Manage a variety of fabrication jobs from start to finish, working to a high standard both individually and as the leader of a team
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, weld procedures, plans and instructions.
• A strong leader who communicates professionally with other team members, customers, suppliers, contractors, etc.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure (to meet deadlines, etc.), demonstrating a logical and methodical approach to workloads.
• Familiar with and confident to organise pressure testing and NDT.
• Ordering materials and monitoring stock levels of materials, maintaining accurate stock records and updating the stock control system when necessary.
• Identifying materials and checking quantities and identification numbers against Material Take‑off Lists (MTO’s)
• Take responsibility for the inspection and maintenance of specific equipment.
• Overseeing health & safety within the workshop and maintaining a safe working environment, including RAMS and temporary works and perimetry requirements.
• Liaising with the quality and engineering departments to ensure all relevant welding or quality issues are addressed

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Fabricated Metal Products and Civil Engineering

Location: Warrington, England, United Kingdom.