Workshop Manager
Wisbech, Cambridgeshire – Cobra Engineering, Part of March Group
We are looking for an experienced Workshop Manager to join our growing engineering team at Cobra Engineering in Wisbech. This is a key role responsible for overseeing the day-to-day running of the workshop and yard, ensuring operations are efficient, safe, and delivered to a high standard. You’ll lead and coordinate a team of engineers, manage workflow and resources, and work closely with the planning and design teams to keep projects on track.
About Us:
We are MARCH®. The leading provider of critical engineering services. Supporting the industries we all rely on to improve their infrastructure, process, and digital environments. We work together with our customers to maintain business continuity, optimise output, and drive new standards in productivity, reliability, and sustainability. We help deliver operational resilience, increased performance, and better environmental outcomes, across the board.
Key Responsibilities:
· Management of all production tasks of 3 x Workshops - Stainless Steel, Mild Steel & Machine Shop
· Co-ordination of fabrication & site packs & hour monitoring
· Ongoing Quality Checks & Completion Compliance
· Dealing with site issues alongside Project Managers
· Study engineering drawings
· Technical advice
· Management & Monitoring of hours spent on projects & hitting dates/deadlines
· Liaison with Design Office to iron out queries/issues
· Company van allocation and co-ordination
· Monitor & improve systems and processes
· Co-ordination with internal H&S team
· Assist with Planning of labour allocation alongside Planning Manager
· Assist with Co-ordination with Projects Co-ordinator re: deliveries
· Assist with Compliance of jobs & updating logs
· Provide holiday cover for Planning Manager
Skills, Experiences & Qualifications:
· Proven experience in a similar workshop management role (Workshop Manager, Production Manager, Machine shop Manager)
· Strong fabrication background, working with stainless and mild steel
· Pipework experience (desirable, but not essential)
· Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
· Experience working in a fast-paced engineering environment
· Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
· High attention to detail and commitment to quality
· Experience in TIG/MIG desirable
· Excellent communication and leadership skills
· Customer-focused approach
· Ability to meet tight deadlines
· Full UK driving license
What we offer:
· Competitive salary
· 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
· Pension
· Private Medical & Will Writing
· Sage Employee Benefits Scheme
· Cycle to work scheme
· Ongoing internal training and clear career development pathways
· A supportive employer committed to employee Wellbeing
· Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing business
Unfortunately, no relocation package for this role is offered and you will need to provide proof of eligibility to work within the UK.
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
