Details:
- Salary: £55,000 - 60,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Leeds West Yorkshire
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
Are you a hands-on fabrication leader ready to take full ownership of a workshop and its commercial performance?
We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established specialist in structural and architectural metalwork, supplying high-quality fabricated steelwork to the construction industry across the UK. The business has a strong reputation with long-standing clients and is entering an exciting phase of growth - and they need a Works/Operations Manager to drive it.
This is a genuine "run the business" role with pathway to general manager for the right person. You'll lead a small, close-knit workshop team while owning the P&L, managing client relationships, estimating new works, and shaping the site's long-term direction.
The Role
* Day-to-day management of the fabrication workshop, delivering projects to time, budget, and quality
* Manage production schedules, allocate resources, and oversee quality control
* Line management of a small team (currently 5 workshop operatives and 1 administrator), including motivation, performance, training, and development
* Act as the primary point of contact for existing and new clients, building relationships and generating repeat business
* Lead on estimating and quoting for new works, supported by group colleagues where needed
* Full ownership of P&L, with responsibility for strategic planning and business development
* Work closely with the group finance team on monthly reporting, invoicing, and financial controls
* Lead the integration of the group's accounting and project management systems into the business
What You'll Need
* Solid steel fabrication knowledge, with a practical understanding of fabrication processes and standards
* Previous supervisory or management experience in a workshop or engineering environment
* Estimating experience, including preparation of quotations and commercial offers
* Strong customer relationship management skills, with a professional and proactive approach
* Experience implementing new IT or accounting systems into small businesses, with the ability to bring others along with the change
* Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to manage, motivate, and develop small teams
* Strong commercial acumen - a real understanding of costs, margins, and financial controls
* A self-starter mindset: able to work independently, manage competing priorities, and drive improvement
What's On Offer
* £55,000 – £60,000 (dependent on experience)
* 25 days + Bank Holidays
* Enhanced pension scheme
* Health Cash Plan
* Progression and development opportunities
* World Class CPD
This is a rare opportunity to step into a role with genuine autonomy - leading a respected fabrication business day-to-day with the backing and resources of a larger engineering group behind you.
Interested? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation