Workshop Manager

Workshop Manager

Soham
£40,000 - £45,000

About the Role

This is a hands-on leadership role where you''ll manage the workshop team, oversee production schedules and ensure every project leaves the workshop to the highest standard- leading teams to craft and assemble high-quality exhibition stands for events across the UK and Europe.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading, managing and mentoring the workshop team.
• Planning and scheduling workshop jobs in line with production deadlines.
• Working closely with the Directors and Design team, providing practical and technical input during the design process.
• Managing stock levels, materials and shortages.
• Maintaining the company asset register.
• Acting as the main point of contact for the workshop team and senior management.
• Supporting on-site installations when required.
• Overseeing high-quality finishing including painting, material wrapping and final presentation of exhibition stands.
• Manufacturing exhibition stands in a workshop environment.
• Working wood with fabrics and vinyls to create premium finishes.
• Traveling across the UK and Europe to assemble and dismantle stands.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Carpentry experience (basic joinery, cutting, and fitting).
• Strong leadership qualities
• Ideal backgrounds include carpenters / joiners from events, exhibitions, shop fitting, cabinet makers or similar.
• Full UK Driving License.
• Valid Passport

Desirable Skills

• Previous experience in events and exhibitions.
• Experience managing a workshop would be highly beneficial
• A 7.5-tonne driving license would be a plus.

Package

• Salary: £40K - £45K
• Overtime rates
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension
• International travel
• Pool vehicle and fuel card

How to Apply:

Simply click apply or contact Jake Voisey on the details provided.

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