Operations Manager

Operations Manager – Welding & Fabrication

Location: Coventry (within 20-mile radius)

Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 per annum (higher for the right candidate)

Are you a proven Operations Manager with a background in welding and fabrication? Do you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where driving efficiency, leading teams, and delivering for customers is the priority?

We’re seeking an experienced Operations Manager to take ownership of day-to-day shop floor performance and help shape the future of a well-established, growing engineering business. This role is perfect for someone who combines hands-on technical knowledge with strategic leadership skills, and who takes pride in creating a culture of quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

What you’ll be doing

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Leading operations across welding, fabrication, and associated manufacturing processes

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Driving efficiency and performance on the shop floor to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards

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Overseeing production planning and scheduling to meet tight deadlines

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Acting as a key point of contact for customers, resolving issues and ensuring satisfaction

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Managing and developing teams, promoting a safe, collaborative, and accountable working environment

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Implementing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality and reduce costs

What we’re looking for

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Proven track record as an Operations Manager within a welding/fabrication environment (this is a must-have)

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Strong knowledge of engineering processes and ability to interpret engineering drawings

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A confident leader with a hands-on approach and natural ability to motivate teams

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Organised, detail-driven, and commercially aware

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Strong communication skills and the ability to work across departments

What’s on offer

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Competitive salary of £60,000 – £70,000 (flexible for outstanding candidates)

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Profit share scheme and company pension

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25 days holiday plus bank holidays

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Free on-site parking

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Cycle to work scheme and employee benefit initiatives

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Genuine progression opportunities in a forward-thinking, expanding business

If you’re a motivated Operations Manager with a welding/fabrication background looking for a role where you can make an immediate impact, we’d love to hear from you