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.

SER-IN
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed