Job Description

Lead Our Workshop. Build the Team. Drive Standards.

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Arceye Engineering is a growing engineering and fabrication company specialising in heavy fabrication, machining, site maintenance, installations, shutdowns, hydraulic repairs and crane truck services.

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We are looking for an experienced Workshop Manager who can take ownership of our workshop operations and help build the next stage of our business.

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This is not a desk job. We are looking for a leader who enjoys being on the workshop floor, solving problems, supporting tradespeople and ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standard.

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About the Role

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Reporting directly to the Director, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of our workshop and workforce.

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Your responsibilities will include:

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- Leading and supervising all workshop personnel.
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- Managing daily workflow, scheduling and labour allocation.
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- Building and maintaining a skilled workforce to meet current and future workloads.
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- Recruiting, onboarding, mentoring and, where required, managing employee performance and disciplinary matters.
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- Working closely with our design and drafting team to ensure projects are delivered accurately and efficiently.
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- Assisting with workshop layout, workflow improvements and continuous process optimisation.
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- Developing, implementing and maintaining workshop policies, procedures and quality systems.
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- Driving a strong safety culture while maintaining high productivity.
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- Ensuring fabrication, machining and mechanical work is completed to a high standard and on schedule.
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- Coordinating workshop resources, equipment and materials.
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- Overseeing transport logistics and crane truck operations.
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- Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, quality and profitability.
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- Maintaining a clean, organised and professional workshop.
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About You

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To be successful you will have:

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- Proven experience as a Workshop Manager or in a senior workshop leadership position.
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- Strong knowledge of fabrication and boilermaking welding processes and quality standards.
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- Strong understanding of manual and CNC machining.
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- Mechanical fitting experience or a solid mechanical aptitude.
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- Experience managing transport logistics and crane truck operations.
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- Excellent planning and organisational skills.
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- Experience implementing and maintaining workshop systems, procedures and processes.
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- The ability to confidently communicate with engineers, designers, draftspeople, customers and tradespeople.
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- Strong computer skills and experience using job management systems.
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- A current driver's licence.
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The Type of Person We're Looking For

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We value character just as much as experience.

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You are someone who:

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- Leads from the front.
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- Holds people accountable while treating them with respect.
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- Is honest, direct and fair.
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- Isn't afraid to have difficult conversations when required.
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- Pushes people to achieve their best while helping them develop.
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- Takes ownership instead of making excuses.
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- Can remain calm under pressure and solve problems quickly.
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- Takes pride in producing quality work.
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- Is always looking for better ways to improve efficiency.
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What We Offer

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- Full-time permanent position.
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- Competitive salary package based on experience.
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- Opportunity to build and shape a growing engineering business.
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- A modern, well-equipped workshop.
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- Genuine authority to make improvements and implement change.
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- Long-term career prospect with a company that values initiative and leadership.
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📌 Workshop Operations Manager (Dalmore)
🏢 Arceye Engineering
📍 Dalmore