Workshop Manager Permanent position The Workshop Manager is responsible for planning, managing, and driving the maintenance requirements of all equipment and products at the local base. This role is crucial in ensuring the highest quality mechanical reliability and aesthetic appearance of all equipment, as well as maintaining a positive and proactive culture within the workshop. Oversee day to day workshop operations to ensure safe, efficient, and timely delivery of services. - Ensure all workshop activities comply with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. Asset Maintenance & Equipment Integrity: - Manage inspection, maintenance, repair, recertification, and refurbishment of equipment/tooling. - Implement preventative maintenance schedules to reduce equipment downtime. Promote and enforce a strong safety culture within the workshop environment. - Lead and participate in risk assessments. Lead, mentor, and develop workshop technicians/apprentices. - Carry out performance reviews, training plans, competency assessments, and succession planning. - Manage resource planning, including overtime, shift patterns, and holiday scheduling. Quality Assurance & Process Control: - Ensure work is carried out in line with approved procedures, service quality plans, and customer specifications. - Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service quality and operational efficiency. - Address NCRs, implement root cause analysis, and ensure corrective actions are closed out. Inventory, Materials, and Supply Chain Coordination: - Manage workshop inventory, spare parts, consumables, and tooling availability. - Reduce waste and improve cost efficiency through effective material management. Act as the point of contact for clients regarding workshop operations, equipment status, and job progress. - Liaise with operations, logistics, engineering, and quality to ensure customer expectations are met. - Planning & Reporting: - Provide forecasts for manpower, equipment needs, job scheduling, and capacity planning. - Support budgeting processes and cost-control measures within workshop operations. Maintain proper documentation for audits, customer inspections, and regulatory visits. Identify opportunities to improve workshop layout, workflow, or equipment utilisation. - Support the implementation of new technologies, processes, and digital systems. - A process driven professional with strong operational and workshop management experience within an oil & gas service environment. The ability to build and lead a high performing operational delivery team focused on service quality, equipment readiness, and maintenance standards that consistently meet customer and regulatory expectations. A strong focus on service quality, documentation accuracy, and equipment integrity along with being capable to deputise for the Operations Manager as and when required. Supervisory or management experience within an offshore or oilfield service provider environment. - Strong understanding of oilfield equipment maintenance, hydraulics, inspection, repair, and recertification processes. - Problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve issues that may arise in the workshop. - Demonstrated background in leading multi-disciplinary workshop teams. - Ability to maintain high performance under operational pressure. - Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and OEM manuals. - Competence in planning, scheduling, and prioritising workloads in a dynamic operational environment. - Competent in conducting risk assessments and toolbox talks. - Experience with ERP/MRP systems for job planning, inventory management, and cost tracking. - Opportunities for career growth and visibility across the organisation. James Fisher is a global engineering services company with over 50 years of experience delivering complex offshore energy projects in some of the worlds most challenging environments. We operate across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport, leveraging cutting-edge technology and deep expertise to support the full lifecycle of our customers assets. In the Energy Division, we provide safe, efficient solutions across oil & gas and renewables - from well support and full-field decommissioning to integrated services for offshore wind and expert subsea inspection, repair, and maintenance. Our work helps operators extend asset life, reduce downtime, and respond rapidly to operational challenges, driving the global shift toward a cleaner, more sustainable future. Visit our website at: James Fisher and Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications for candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success depends on our talented and diverse workforce.