Workshop Manager (Fabrication & Welding) in Manchester

Workshop Manager (Fabrication & Welding) Job Type: Permanent | Location: SalfordLangfields is a leading engineering and fabrication specialist, delivering high‐quality, bespoke solutions to clients across a range of industrial sectors. We are now looking to appoint an experienced Workshop Manager to take responsibility for the day‐to‐day running of our fabrication facility in Salford.The Role Reporting to the Facility Manager, the Workshop Manager will oversee all workshop and production activities, ensuring resources, people and processes are aligned to meet delivery commitments. This key operational role offers the opportunity to lead people, drive performance, and ensure safe, efficient, high‐quality delivery of work in line with customer and business requirements.Key Responsibilities Manage and coordinate all workshop and fabrication activities to achieve production schedules.Lead, motivate and develop supervisors and workshop personnel.Ensure drawings, specifications and procedures are issued and followed correctly.Plan and coordinate labour, materials, subcontract services, consumables and plant.Monitor workmanship and address non‐conformances in collaboration with QA and management.Maintain and promote compliance with quality systems, work instructions and specifications.Ensure workshop equipment is maintained and operated safely.Drive compliance with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.Champion health, safety and environmental performance, ensuring a safe place of work at all times.Provide regular updates on production and delivery status to relevant stakeholders.Support training, development and continuous improvement within the team.About You Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role within a fabrication or engineering environment.Strong leadership and people‐management skills.Sound understanding of workshop operations, quality systems and production control.A proactive, organised approach with the ability to manage competing priorities.Strong commitment to health, safety, quality and environmental standards.Confident communicator, able to work effectively with teams and management.What We Offer A permanent role based at our Salford facility.The opportunity to work for an established and respected engineering business.A collaborative working environment with a strong focus on safety, quality and delivery.Competitive salary and benefits package.Important Information Please note that we are only able to contact shortlisted candidates. All applicants must have full right to work in the UK.

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