Workshop Operations Manager
Plunge Creations
Portslade, BN41 2PA
Full-time
£30,000.00 to £35,000.00 per annum depending on experience.
Posted 1 day ago
Closes 21 Jan 2026
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Workshop Operations Manager with a fabrication background to join the team at Plunge Creations, one of the UK’s leading creative construction and prop-making companies.
Based in our busy workshop in Portslade, this role is central to ensuring the smooth, safe and efficient running of our production space. This is a highly hands-on role, involving in-house fixing and repairing, alongside day-to-day workshop operations.
The Workshop Operations Manager plays a key part in enabling our talented makers to deliver high-quality builds across a wide range of exciting and varied projects — from immersive installations to large-scale props and set pieces.
Workshop Management (Core Responsibilities)
Ensure day-to-day smooth and safe running of the workshops, offices and yard areas of all the buildings used by Plunge Creations and it’s associated companies
Develop, implement and maintain Health & Safety policies in conjunction with external advisors (e.g. Complete Health and Safety)
Conduct or delegate toolbox talks, inductions, and regular H&S briefings
Maintain up-to-date COSHH documentation and ensure compliance across the workshop
Manage stock control, ordering, and replenishment of materials, consumables, tools and fixings
Source suppliers and negotiate best prices to stay within budget
Maintain, track and arrange servicing of buildings, tools, machinery, equipment and vehicles. Ensure timely servicing and repairs.
Coordinate annual fire safety checks and PAT testing
Oversee the maintenance and upkeep of all company vehicles, including organising payment of vehicle tax and arranging MOTs
Oversee cleanliness, organisation, and layout efficiency of the workshop, offices and storage areas. Help ensure all buildings and facilities meet compliance standards for safety, accessibility, and legal requirements
Organise contractor visits for any machinery or maintenance tasks not done in-house. Also, coordinate and respond to emergency repair needs to minimise disruption to workshop or project delivery
Ensure correct waste and recycling management procedures are followed
Liaise with landlords, service providers, and utility companies regarding building and facility needs
Manage budgets for building, equipment, and vehicle upkeep to ensure cost-effective operation
Collaborate with the Production Team to ensure project readiness and workshop availability
Provide cover for the Production Manager or Resource Manager as required, and vice versa
Ad Hoc Making and Fabrication
Undertake hands-on fabrication or making work as required to support project deadlines or specialist builds
Assist in on-site installations (rigs/de-rigs) when needed, subject to prior agreement
Support safe handling and storage of tools, chemicals, and materials during making tasks
Based in our busy workshop in Portslade, this role is central to ensuring the smooth, safe and efficient running of our production space. This is a highly hands-on role, involving in-house fixing and repairing, alongside day-to-day workshop operations.
The Workshop Operations Manager plays a key part in enabling our talented makers to deliver high-quality builds across a wide range of exciting and varied projects — from immersive installations to large-scale props and set pieces.
Workshop Management (Core Responsibilities)
Ensure day-to-day smooth and safe running of the workshops, offices and yard areas of all the buildings used by Plunge Creations and it’s associated companies
Develop, implement and maintain Health & Safety policies in conjunction with external advisors (e.g. Complete Health and Safety)
Conduct or delegate toolbox talks, inductions, and regular H&S briefings
Maintain up-to-date COSHH documentation and ensure compliance across the workshop
Manage stock control, ordering, and replenishment of materials, consumables, tools and fixings
Source suppliers and negotiate best prices to stay within budget
Maintain, track and arrange servicing of buildings, tools, machinery, equipment and vehicles. Ensure timely servicing and repairs.
Coordinate annual fire safety checks and PAT testing
Oversee the maintenance and upkeep of all company vehicles, including organising payment of vehicle tax and arranging MOTs
Oversee cleanliness, organisation, and layout efficiency of the workshop, offices and storage areas. Help ensure all buildings and facilities meet compliance standards for safety, accessibility, and legal requirements
Organise contractor visits for any machinery or maintenance tasks not done in-house. Also, coordinate and respond to emergency repair needs to minimise disruption to workshop or project delivery
Ensure correct waste and recycling management procedures are followed
Liaise with landlords, service providers, and utility companies regarding building and facility needs
Manage budgets for building, equipment, and vehicle upkeep to ensure cost-effective operation
Collaborate with the Production Team to ensure project readiness and workshop availability
Provide cover for the Production Manager or Resource Manager as required, and vice versa
Ad Hoc Making and Fabrication
Undertake hands-on fabrication or making work as required to support project deadlines or specialist builds
Assist in on-site installations (rigs/de-rigs) when needed, subject to prior agreement
Support safe handling and storage of tools, chemicals, and materials during making tasks