At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team in managing workshop operations and ensuring high-quality production.
- Company: Join MARCH®, a leader in critical engineering services with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, 25 days leave, enhanced pension, and ongoing training.
- Other info: We value diversity and offer genuine opportunities for career progression.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced environment while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in workshop management and strong organisational skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
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.
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
- 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
- Free onsite parking
- Enhanced pension contribution
- Ongoing internal training and clear career development pathways
- A supportive employer committed to employee Wellbeing
- Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing business
- Access to employee discount schemes
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.
Why March?
Progress is People. MARCH has ambitious plans and central to our future growth is attracting, developing and retaining the very best talent. Whether your role is onsite or office-based, engineering or support, we offer opportunities for all our people to develop their careers and maximise their potential. MARCH is committed to building teams that reflect a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe diverse thinking strengthens engineering, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let the team know.
Project Manager employer: MARCH
Cobra Engineering, part of March Group, is an exceptional employer located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, offering a dynamic work environment where employees are valued and supported. With competitive salaries, generous annual leave, enhanced pension contributions, and a strong commitment to employee wellbeing, we foster a culture of growth and development through ongoing training and clear career progression pathways. Join us to be part of a diverse team dedicated to delivering critical engineering services while enjoying unique benefits like free onsite parking and access to employee discount schemes.
