Operations & Fabrication Manager
Location: Saxmundham, East Suffolk
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary Guide: £44,000 – £46,500 PA, depending on experience + Performance based incentives
About Our Client
We’re working with a leading specialist engineering fabrication company that delivers high-quality metalwork, custom builds, and engineered solutions for the agriculture sector. As part of their growth strategy, they’re seeking a hands-on leader to manage all workshop and production operations.
The Role
As Operations & Fabrication Manager, you’ll take ownership of day-to-day workshop performance, ensuring quality, safety, and productivity, while collaborating with senior leadership to identify new business opportunities and support strategic growth.
Key Responsibilities
Workshop Operations
- Oversee daily workflows, scheduling, and resource allocation.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a small skilled team of welder fabricators and technicians.
- Maintain high standards of quality, accuracy, and health & safety compliance.
- Manage materials and equipment to maximise efficiency.
- Work closely with design and engineering team to deliver client requirements.
Commercial Support
- Plan, schedule and control fabrication workflows using ERP/MRP systems
- Control operational budgets, inventory and supplier performance, monitor labour and material costs, approve CAPEX for tooling/machinery.
- Support client engagement through proposals, quotes, and presentations.
- Represent the company at trade shows and networking events.
Ideal Candidate
- Proven experience in Welding, fabrication, metalwork within an engineering workshop environment.
- Solid understanding of fabrication techniques, materials, and project timelines.
- Reading engineering drawings / CAD interpretation.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
- Production planning / ERP-MRP.
Desirable
- Experience of AutoCAD and 3D CAD Software, like Inventor or SolidWorks, Industry contacts and networks.
- Experience with estimating, quoting, and technical drawings.
- Knowledge of ISO standards and best-practice workshop procedures.
What’s on Offer
- A senior role with autonomy and influence.
- Competitive salary + performance-based incentives.
- Opportunities to shape workshop operations and contribute to growth strategy.
- Professional development and career progression.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
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