Workshop manager / workshop Work, Jobs in Cambridge, Cam (with Salaries)

Workshop Manager / Workshop Supervisor
Jack Nicholas group —Baldock
- £60,000 - £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Organisational skills
- Welding
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Senior Process Manager
New Global Vision Ltd —Cambridge
- £65,000 - £68,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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PPC Manager (Shopping)
Genie Ventures —Cambridge
- £48,670 - £52,727 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Referral programme
Technical Assistant
Anglian Water Services Ltd —Huntingdon and Peterborough
- £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Business Co - ordinator (contract)
Microsoft EMEA —Cambridge
- £127 - £140 a day
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
Compliance & Training Manager (Part Time/Job Share)
The Professional Fundraiser —Astwick
- £38,000 - £40,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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Professional Development Manager (Trainer Quality)
Cambridge University Press & Assessment —Cambridge
- £35,200 - £45,700 a year
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- Travel
- IT
- Annual leave
R&D Development Engineer
NicholsonSTS —Bassingbourn
- £30,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- CAD
- English
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Executive Assistant - 12-month contract
Cambridge Consultants —Cambridge
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Work from home
Retail Assistant (Opticians)
Boots —Cambridge
- Weekend availability
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
8d
CAD Drawing Assistant
T Nevill & Co Ltd —Stevenage
- £26,500 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Excel
- Free parking
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4d
Commercial Relationship Manager, Asset Finance
National Westminster Bank PLC —Cambridge
- £41,183 - £58,140 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Banking
- Annual leave
9d
Sustainability Data Manager
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) —Cambridge
- £46,444 - £51,088 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Engineering
- Data analysis skills
Bike Repair Specialist
FETTLE —Cherry Hinton
- £26,587.14 - £31,620.00 a year
- Full-time
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
8d
Technical Account Manager (UK)
Neural Concept —Cambridge
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Sales
- CAD
- Engineering
- Flexible schedule
10d
Sustainability Data Manager
British Antarctic Survey —Cambridge
- £46,444 - £51,088 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Engineering
- Data analysis skills
- Employee discount
Parts Manager / Senior Parts Advisor
Hilton & Moss —Bishop's Stortford
- From £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Customer service
- Organisational skills
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NEC Commercial Manager
Cambridgeshire County Council —Huntingdon
- £58,803 - £63,288 a year
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Contracts
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Customer Success Manager - UK
ADVANCE®AI —Saint Neots
- Travel
Quick apply
Optical Assistant
Boots —Cambridge
- Weekend availability
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Workshop Manager / Workshop Supervisor

Jack Nicholas group
Baldock

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Job details

Full-time
£60,000 - £70,000 a year
1 day ago

Benefits

Company pension
On-site parking

Qualifications

Fabrication
TIG welding
Supervising experience
Production planning
MIG welding
Joinery
Organisational skills
Welding
Sheet metal
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Company Overview

Jack Nicholas Group Ltd is a UK manufacturer specialising in precision metal fabrication, bespoke steelwork, architectural metalwork and custom-engineered metal solutions.

We work across a range of sectors including construction, commercial, industrial, retail, architectural and joinery-led projects.

Our work includes retail display units, bespoke furniture, precision sheet metalwork, production welding, jig-based fabrication, architectural metalwork and fabricated assemblies.

As the business continues to grow, we are looking for a hands-on and proactive Workshop Manager / Workshop Supervisor to help lead the workshop team and support the smooth day-to-day running of production.

Role Overview

The Workshop Manager / Workshop Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing daily workshop operations, ensuring jobs are completed safely, efficiently, accurately and to the required quality standard.

This is a practical, hands-on role within a busy fabrication and metalwork environment.

The successful candidate will be expected to organise workloads, supervise staff, monitor production progress, check quality, resolve workshop issues and work closely with management, design, purchasing and office teams.

The role would suit someone with strong experience in fabrication, welding, sheet metalwork or metal manufacturing who is confident leading a team and keeping production moving.

Key Responsibilities
Workshop & Production Management

Oversee the day-to-day running of the workshop, working 50 to 60 hours a week
Plan, prioritise and allocate workloads to meet production schedules and customer deadlines.
Supervise fabrication, welding, sheet metal and general workshop activities.
Monitor job progress and ensure work is completed on time.
Support production welding, jig-based work and repeat manufacturing processes.
Ensure machinery, tools and fabrication equipment are used correctly and safely.
Help reduce downtime, rework, waste and production bottlenecks.
Maintain a clean, organised and efficient workshop environment.

Team Leadership

Lead and supervise welders, fabricators, sheet metal workers, machine operators and general workshop staff.
Communicate daily priorities and make sure staff understand job requirements.
Support staff with technical queries, fabrication methods and problem-solving.
Help train new starters and support ongoing staff development.
Monitor performance, attendance and workplace conduct.
Lead by example and promote a positive, productive workshop culture.

Quality Control

Check fabricated work against drawings, specifications, templates and work orders.
Ensure products meet required quality standards before moving to the next stage.
Identify and report any issues, defects, delays or rework requirements.
Support quality control procedures, inspections and internal audits where required.
Help improve workshop processes to achieve consistent quality and efficiency.

Health & Safety

Ensure safe working practices are followed across the workshop.
Promote a strong health and safety culture.
Carry out basic safety checks and report hazards or concerns.
Ensure staff use the correct PPE and follow company procedures.
Support toolbox talks, risk assessments and safe systems of work where required.

Coordination & Communication

Work closely with management, design, purchasing, scheduling and office teams.
Provide clear updates on job progress, delays, material issues and resource requirements.
Help ensure materials, consumables and drawings are available when needed.
Support new projects, prototypes, bespoke work and engineering changes.
Assist with improving production planning, workflow and reporting.

Skills and Experience Required

Previous experience as a Workshop Manager, Workshop Supervisor, Chargehand, Senior Fabricator or similar.
Strong background in welding, fabrication, sheet metalwork or metal manufacturing.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and fabrication specifications.
Good knowledge of TIG/MIG welding, fabrication methods and workshop machinery.
Experience supervising or leading a workshop team.
Strong organisational and communication skills.
Good attention to detail and a strong focus on quality.
Ability to prioritise workloads and work to deadlines.
Practical problem-solving ability.
Good understanding of health and safety in a workshop environment.
Confident working in a busy, hands-on manufacturing setting.

Desirable Experience

Experience working with architectural metalwork, bespoke furniture or retail display units.
Experience working with architects, joinery companies, contractors or commercial clients.
Experience with production welding, jig-based work and repeat manufacturing.
Knowledge of CNC machinery, finishing processes, powder coating or subcontract operations.
Experience using production systems such as MIETrak Pro for scheduling, work orders, production tracking and reporting would be beneficial, although training can be provided.
Experience supporting process improvements, lean working or productivity improvements.
Forklift licence or relevant workshop qualifications would be an advantage.

Personal Attributes

Hands-on, practical and proactive.
Confident leading a team and making day-to-day decisions.
Approachable and able to communicate clearly with workshop and office staff.
Organised, reliable and able to work under pressure.
Strong eye for detail and pride in workmanship.
Committed to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
Able to adapt quickly when priorities change.
Willing to take ownership and help drive workshop performance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £60,000.00-£70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

Baldock SG7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

Can you briefly describe your previous experience managing or supervising a fabrication, welding, sheet metal or manufacturing workshop?
Are you confident reading technical drawings and planning workshop jobs from drawings, work orders and production schedules?

Work Location: In person

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