Workshop Operations Lead — Fabrication & Safety

StudioXAG | B Corp™; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gross profit-related bonus

Workplace pension

22 days holiday

Birthday off

International budgets

Learning membership

Mental health support

Cycle to work

Fitness discounts

Working Away from the Studio

Job summary

StudioXAG is seeking a Workshop Manager to oversee our East London workshop, ensuring safe, efficient and production-ready operations. You will manage space, stock, facilities and equipment while coordinating project flow with Production, Traffic and the Foreman.

The role emphasizes developing the workshop for the future, improving systems, facilities and capabilities, while maintaining high Health & Safety and operational standards.

Qualifications

• Experienced in workshop management within fabrication, manufacturing, shop fitting, retail display or similar environment.
• Strong carpentry/joinery knowledge with fabrication process understanding.
• Highly organised with budgeting, project costs and operational data experience.
• Experience managing workshop stock, facilities, equipment and maintenance.
• Proactive problem solving and process/system development across a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operational running and organisation of the workshop.
• Own workshop space planning and project flow through the facility.
• Manage stock, purchasing, equipment, machinery and workshop facilities.
• Oversee maintenance, servicing and workshop improvement budgets.
• Champion Health & Safety, inductions, training and compliance.
• Support workshop team with clear processes and operational guidance.
• Collaborate with Production, Traffic and the Foreman to anticipate needs and resolve blockers.
• Drive continuous improvement across workshop systems and capabilities.
• Use operational and financial data to identify efficiencies and cost savings.
• Develop sustainable workshop practices around waste, recycling and resource efficiency.

Skills

Workshop management

Carpentry & joinery

Budgeting & cost control

Health & Safety knowledge

Process improvement

Communication across teams

Education

Experience in fabrication/manufacturing environments

Tools

Synergist / costing systems

Job description

StudioXAG is seeking a Workshop Manager to oversee our East London workshop, ensuring safe, efficient and production-ready operations. You will manage space, stock, facilities and equipment while coordinating project flow with Production, Traffic and the Foreman.

The role emphasizes developing the workshop for the future, improving systems, facilities and capabilities, while maintaining high Health & Safety and operational standards.