Workshop / Production Manager

Workshop / Production Manager

Wisbech, Cambridgeshire – Cobra Engineering, Part of March Group

We are looking for an experienced Workshop Manager to join our growing engineering team at Cobra Engineering in Wisbech. This is a key role responsible for overseeing the day-to-day running of the workshop and yard, ensuring operations are efficient, safe, and delivered to a high standard. You’ll lead and coordinate a team of engineers, manage workflow and resources, and work closely with the planning and design teams to keep projects on track.

Key Responsibilities:

• Management of all production tasks of 3 x Workshops - Stainless Steel, Mild Steel & Machine Shop
• Co-ordination of fabrication & site packs & hour monitoring
• Ongoing Quality Checks & Completion Compliance
• Dealing with site issues alongside Project Managers
• Study engineering drawings
• Technical advice
• Management & Monitoring of hours spent on projects & hitting dates/deadlines
• Liaison with Design Office to iron out queries/issues
• Company van allocation and co-ordination
• Monitor & improve systems and processes
• Co-ordination with internal H&S team
• Assist with Planning of labour allocation alongside Planning Manager
• Assist with Co-ordination with Projects Co-ordinator re: deliveries
• Assist with Compliance of jobs & updating logs
• Provide holiday cover for Planning Manager

Skills, Experiences & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a similar workshop management role (Workshop Manager, Production Manager, Machine shop Manager)
• Strong fabrication background, working with stainless and mild steel
• Pipework experience (desirable, but not essential)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Experience working in a fast-paced engineering environment
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Customer-focused approach
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• Full UK driving license

What we offer 

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Free onsite parking
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Ongoing internal training and clear career development pathways
• A supportive employer committed to employee Wellbeing
• Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing business
• Access to employee discount schemes

About Us

We are MARCH®. The leading provider of critical engineering services. Supporting the industries we all rely on to improve their infrastructure, process, and digital environments. We work together with our customers to maintain business continuity, optimise output, and drive new standards in productivity, reliability, and sustainability. We help deliver operational resilience, increased performance, and better environmental outcomes, across the board.

Why March?

Progress is People.

MARCH has ambitious plans and central to our future growth is attracting, developing and retaining the very best talent. Whether your role is onsite or office-based, engineering or support, we offer opportunities for all our people to develop their careers and maximise their potential. MARCH is committed to building teams that reflect a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe diverse thinking strengthens engineering, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let the team know.