Workshop Manager – Mechanical Fabrication

About the role

We are looking for a Workshop Manager to lead our fabrication and prefabrication operations, ensuring safe, efficient and high‑quality delivery of pipework packages for major projects across Ireland and Europe.

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily workshop operations and achieve production targets safely and efficiently.
• Lead, motivate and develop teams of welders, pipefitters, fabricators and apprentices.
• Plan and coordinate fabrication schedules in line with project requirements and delivery deadlines.
• Monitor productivity, labour allocation and overall workshop performance.
• Ensure all fabricated pipework meets project specifications, quality standards and client requirements.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers and site teams to align fabrication priorities and material needs.
• Maintain strict adherence to health, safety, environmental and quality procedures.
• Oversee workshop equipment, maintenance schedules and resource planning.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to boost productivity, quality and operational efficiency.
• Conduct toolbox talks, performance reviews and training initiatives.
• Assist with procurement planning, stock control and material management.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a Workshop Manager, Fabrication Manager or Senior Supervisor in the mechanical, piping or engineering sector.
• Strong understanding of pipework fabrication, welding processes and mechanical installation practices.
• Experience managing workshop teams and coordinating fabrication activities.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, isometrics and engineering documentation.
• Excellent organisational, planning and leadership abilities.
• Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Full driving licence.

Required skills

• Pipework fabrication
• Welding processes
• Mechanical installation
• Reading fabrication drawings and isometrics
• Engineering documentation interpretation
• Microsoft Office
• Production planning systems
• Driving licence