At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage workshop operations, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and safely.
- Company: Join Cobra Engineering, part of March Group, in a dynamic engineering environment.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, 25 days leave, enhanced pension, and career development.
- Other info: We value diversity and support employee wellbeing throughout the recruitment process.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced engineering role with genuine career progression.
- Qualifications: Experience in engineering management, fabrication, and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
- Operations Manager - Engineering & Fabrication
- Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
- Cobra Engineering, Part of March Group
We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager to join our growing engineering team at Cobra Engineering in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire.
This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing workshop operations, co‑ordinating teams, and ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, safely, and to a high standard.
You’ll thrive in a fast‑paced engineering environment, confidently managing multiple priorities while maintaining excellent communication across teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team, including three direct reports
- Oversee workshop operations, planning, and daily co‑ordination
- Work closely with the Planning team to ensure effective scheduling
- Manage the preparation of fabrication and site packs
- Provide oversight and support to the Design team
- Ensure quality standards and compliance are consistently met
- Provide technical guidance to support operations
- Maintain continuity of Stores support for the workshop
- Ensure adherence to Health & Safety policies and procedures
- Monitor delivery schedules and ensure projects meet target deadlines
- Oversee site and premises upkeep
- Provide cover for the Planning Manager and Workshop Manager when required
- Ensure compliance with UKCA / CE marking and welding certifications
Skills, Experiences & Qualifications
- Proven experience in a busy engineering or fabrication environment
- Strong background in workshop management and team leadership
- Experience working with stainless and mild steel
- Fabrication experience essential; pipework knowledge desirable
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
- Full UK driving licence
What we offer
- Competitive salary
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- 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
We welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let the team know.
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Operations Manager - Engineering & Fabrication in Wisbech employer: MARCH
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