GRP Workshop Manager

Position: GRP Workshop Manager
Job ID: 1465/1
Location: Hampshire
Rate/Salary: £50,000 per annum + 21 days holiday + bank holidays
Type: Permanent

HSB Technical Ltd is a leading specialist recruiter across Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Shipping & Energy, and Aerospace sectors. We connect skilled professionals with reputable clients in the UK and internationally. Visit our website or LinkedIn to learn more.

Key Responsibilities:
•Manage daily GRP workshop operations, including manufacturing, repair, and finishing.
•Supervise and allocate work to technicians, ensuring efficient use of resources.
•Monitor project progress, budgets, and quality standards.
•Lead and develop the GRP team including apprentices.
•Enforce health, safety, and environmental regulations.
•Control materials inventory and maintain equipment.
•Liaise with project managers and clients to meet technical requirements and deadlines.

Essential Skills & Qualifications:
•Experience managing GRP/composites workshops or teams.
•Strong knowledge of GRP processes (hand lay-up, vacuum bagging, infusion, etc.).
•Ability to read engineering drawings and specs.
•Excellent leadership, organisational, and IT skills.
•Focused on quality, safety, and efficiency.

Desirable:
•Experience in marine, aerospace, or automotive composites.
•Knowledge of CNC, advanced composites, and ISO standards.
•Formal composites or engineering qualifications.
•Health & Safety or supervisory certifications.

Personal Attributes:
•Hands-on leader with strong team-building skills.
•Detail-oriented and proactive problem solver.
•Clear communicator and commercially aware.

Working Hours:
Mon–Thu: 07:00–16:30
Fri: 07:00–13:00
Flexible hours as needed.

This position is advertised by HSB Technical Ltd, an REC registered recruitment consultancy managing the recruitment process for our client.