Shop Foreman & Technical Manager in Edinburgh

Job DescriptionSHOP FOREMAN & TECHNICAL MANAGER | £40,000 – £50,000 + BONUSES\n
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\nEdinburgh / Central Scotland | Full-Time, Permanent | 37 Hours Per Week\n
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\nWe are recruiting on behalf of a growing manufacturing business based in Edinburgh / Central Scotland. This is a dual-purpose role requiring both hands-on workshop leadership and CAD design capability.\n
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The Role\n
\nYou will divide your time between the production floor and the design office, taking responsibility for both operational management and technical design.\n
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Workshop and Production:\n
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• Lead and mentor to a small team

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• Oversee day-to-day workflow, scheduling, and raw materials procurement

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• Build precision manufacturing jigs from engineering drawings

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• Manage training and development of the fabrication team

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Design and CAD:\n
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• Create detailed 3D parametric models and assemblies using Autodesk Fusion 360

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• Generate Bills of Materials and maintain organised design files

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• Fabricate and test prototypes of new products

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\n Health, Safety and Compliance:\n
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• Conduct digital safety checks on all designs prior to fabrication

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• Maintain full HSE compliance across the workshop

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• Enforce PPE protocols and manage welding fume extraction

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\n Requirements:\n
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• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Fusion 360 (parametric modelling, sheet metal, assemblies, automated BOM)

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• Expert MIG/TIG welding and steel fabrication skills

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• Proven experience building precision manufacturing jigs

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• Strong understanding of health and safety standards and PPE requirements

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• Confident leadership and team development experience

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• Knowledge of quality or regulatory manufacturing standards

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Package\n
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• Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 dependent on experience

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• Performance bonuses tied to quality, deadlines, and targets

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• Private healthcare cover

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• Industry-leading holiday entitlement

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• 37-hour working week

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• Significant autonomy over facility operations, processes, and team development

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• Modern workspace with current tools, equipment, and software

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\nExchange People are a family-run Employment Business, proudly providing people in North-West England and Central Scotland with careers since 1997.\n
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