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
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Leading, managing and mentoring the workshop team.
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Planning and scheduling workshop jobs in line with production deadlines.
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Working closely with the Directors and Design team, providing practical and technical input during the design process.
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Managing stock levels, materials and shortages.
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Maintaining the company asset register.
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Acting as the main point of contact for the workshop team and senior management.
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Supporting on-site installations when required.
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Overseeing high-quality finishing including painting, material wrapping and final presentation of exhibition stands.
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Manufacturing exhibition stands in a workshop environment.
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Working wood with fabrics and vinyls to create premium finishes.
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Traveling across the UK and Europe to assemble and dismantle stands.
Essential Skills & Experience
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Carpentry experience (basic joinery, cutting, and fitting).
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Strong leadership qualities
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Ideal backgrounds include carpenters / joiners from events, exhibitions, shop fitting, cabinet makers or similar.
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Full UK Driving License.
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Valid Passport
Desirable Skills
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Previous experience in events and exhibitions.
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Experience managing a workshop would be highly beneficial
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A 7.5-tonne driving license would be a plus.
Package
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Salary: £40K - £45K
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Overtime rates
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24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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Pension
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International travel
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Pool vehicle and fuel card
How to Apply:
Simply click apply or contact Jake Voisey on the details provided.
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