Workshop manager

Written By Lauren Groves

Unusual Projects undertake a wide range of bespoke, creative projects predominately in the museums, heritage, science centre and arts sector. The position requires a minimum of 5 years experience within a similar role and market. Our Workshop Manager needs to be methodical, well organised with excellent communication skills and expert knowledge of manufacturing materials, able to manage a team and take responsibility for project delivery and Company health & safety, have high quality standards and liaise with designers and other contractors to ensure coordination of works. As Workshop Manager you will be responsible of overseeing works across all production including Joinery, Interactives, Electronics and Modelmaking.

In your role as Workshop Manager you will, in no particular order:

  • Report and provide support to the Board.

  • Be an proactive member of the Senior Management Team

  • Work to the hours and programmes supplied by the Project Manager

  • Meet with the design and technical team to contribute and understand fully the brief, client requirements and the designers intent

  • Identify and report to the Project Manager areas of change throughout the project which may affect costs and programme

  • Be responsible for and ensure all exhibits meet Unusual Projects high quality standards

  • Undertake the scheduling of all production and installation works and team members and report any issues or concerns

  • Resource planning, both full time and freelance

  • Estimating new projects

  • Promote a great Health & Safety culture.

  • Monitor staff timesheet and authorise

  • Ensure the correct provision and maintenance of machines and equipment to meet production schedules

  • Responsibility to ensure all production personnel are appropriately qualified /trained in health and safety and job skill requirements

  • Ensure specification compliance of all build items

  • Ensure the housekeeping standards are maintained and that waste is controlled and disposed of properly

  • Lead production meetings and update Project Managers on progress

  • Participate in post project reviews

As Workshop Manager with Unusual Projects you will need:

  • IOSH Managing Safely

  • Proven Management experience, 3 years or more

  • Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills

  • Represent Unusual projects at client and site meetings

  • Ability to undertake occasional site work both in the UK and Abroad

  • Ability to read detailed drawings and plans

  • A good knowledge of IT and organisational skills including Excel & Office.

  • Respect confidentiality

  • A good understanding of Joinery, Electronics & Engineering

  • Manage and motivate your team

  • The ability to solve problems and make decisions using your own initiative

  • Be efficient, detail and quality minded, hardworking, flexible and responsible with a positive working attitude

  • Be a team player – support all departments in a collaborative manner

  • Ability to work to programme and deadlines

  • A full UK driving licence

Working Hours

  • 0830 – 1730 Monday to Friday (40 pw)

  • Core Hours 0900 – 1600

  • Breaks 1030 & 1500 Paid (15 mins)

  • 1230 Unpaid (30 mins)

Holiday

  • Year One – 22 Days

  • Year Two – 25 Days (After one full year of service)

  • Year Five – 28 Days (After five full years of service)

Location

Unit G10, Elvington Industrial Estate, Elvington, York YO41 4AR

Please apply by sending you CV and cover letter to hello@unusualprojects.uk

Lauren Groves
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