Workshop Manager

JT Search; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

JT Search invites applications for a hands-on workshop supervisor in Weston-super-Mare to lead the fabrication team and deliver production targets in a fast-paced engineering environment.

You will manage daily operations, ensure quality and safety standards, and drive continuous improvement across processes, with a strong emphasis on ISO 9001 and BS EN 1090 compliance and collaborative cross-department work.

Qualifications

• Must hold City & Guilds or NVQ in fabrication, welding, engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience in fabrication and welding in manufacturing/engineering.
• Willing to undertake Responsible Welding Coordinator training if not already qualified.
• Experience in supervisory or workshop management roles.
• Strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-department collaboration.
• Solid understanding of ISO 9001 and BS EN 1090 quality systems.
• Proactive health, safety, and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the fabrication workshop.
• Lead, motivate, and support the workshop team to achieve production targets.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company procedures.
• Maintain ISO 9001 and BS EN 1090 quality standards.
• Review RAMS and Safe Systems of Work with workshop personnel.
• Assist with cost estimating, technical reviews, and design procedures.
• Review fabrication drawings and perform occasional site visits.
• Plan labour resources and create efficient production schedules.
• Carry out quality inspections throughout manufacturing.
• Ensure job cards are completed accurately.
• Oversee goods-in inspections and verify quantity/quality.
• Monitor stock levels of consumables and PPE.
• Ensure workshop tasks finish within timescales.
• Liaise with Compliance Manager to keep regulatory requirements current.
• Maintain a clean, organised, safe working environment.
• Ensure workshop equipment is inspected, maintained, and cleaned per schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Production planning

Quality management

Health & safety

Regulatory compliance

Team coaching

Education

City & Guilds or NVQ in Fabrication/Welding/Engineering

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the fabrication workshop.
• Lead, motivate, and support the workshop team to achieve production targets.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company procedures.
• Maintain quality standards, including ISO 9001 and BS EN 1090 requirements.
• Review and communicate RAMS and Safe Systems of Work (SSOWs) with workshop personnel.
• Assist with cost estimating, technical reviews, and design procedures.
• Review and verify fabrication drawings, with occasional site visits as required.
• Plan labour resources and create efficient production schedules.
• Carry out quality inspections throughout the manufacturing process.
• Ensure job cards are completed accurately.
• Oversee goods‑in inspections, ensuring correct quantity and quality.
• Monitor and maintain stock levels of consumables and PPE.
• Ensure workshop tasks are completed within agreed timescales.
• Liaise with the Compliance Manager to ensure all workshop regulatory requirements remain current.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment.
• Ensure workshop equipment is inspected, maintained, and cleaned in accordance with inspection schedules.

About You

We're looking for someone who combines strong technical knowledge with excellent leadership and organisational skills.

• City & Guilds or NVQ qualification in Fabrication, Welding, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Fabrication and welding experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Responsible Welding Coordinator qualification, or the willingness to undertake training.
• Previous experience in a supervisory, team leader, or workshop management role.
• Strong planning, organisational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Good understanding of quality systems, including ISO 9001 and BS EN 1090.
• A proactive approach to health, safety, and continuous improvement.

If you're a hands on leader who thrives in a fast‑paced engineering environment and is committed to quality, safety, and delivering exceptional results, we'd love to hear from you.