Marlex is a leading Spanish human resources and recruitment consultancy specializing in talent acquisition, temporary staffing, and executive search. With over 30 years of experience and a network of more than 60 offices, the company serves a wide range of industries including aerospace, engineering, healthcare, and administration, positioning itself as one of the top HR firms in the country.

Headquartered in Catalonia, Marlex has a deep-rooted presence across the Spanish territory, with significant operations in Madrid and Barcelona. For international professionals, Marlex acts as a key gateway to the Spanish job market, frequently managing recruitment processes for high-tech sectors like mobility and defense that require multilingual talent and specialized technical expertise.

Founded in 1996 in Girona, Marlex began as a local recruitment firm before expanding nationwide. It has grown into one of the largest HR consultancies in Spain, focusing on proximity to both clients and candidates.

For international professionals

Operates a network of over 60 physical offices across Spain, providing extensive local market coverage.
Specializes in high-growth sectors for international talent, including Aerospace, Engineering, and IT.
Frequently manages recruitment for roles requiring multilingual capabilities, specifically English and French.
Acts as a primary recruiter for major industrial and technology hubs in Madrid, Barcelona, and Andalusia.

Workshop Manager

Marlex Recruiting

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

Workshop Manager (Boiler Making and Industrial Ventilation)

A leading industrial company in the boiler making and industrial ventilation sector, located in the surroundings of Bilbao, is looking to incorporate a Workshop Manager with character and a vision for the future.

What will be your mission?

Your main objective will be to coordinate the production of multiple small and medium-scale projects, ensuring that the workflow is flawless from the moment the order is received until delivery.

Your main functions:

Planning and Launch: Prepare all technical documentation, purchases, parts lists, and materials so that the workshop receives projects ready for execution, without downtime.
Direct Supervision: You will lead a team of approximately 20 professionals.
Efficiency Control (KPIs): Validation and control of hour allocation by phase. Ensure that actual costs align with the quotes.
Project Management: Monitoring progress, detecting deviations, and applying immediate corrective measures.
Technical Coordination: Coordination with Engineering for the sizing of parts and supervision of technical drawing.

What are we looking for in you?

Experience: A solid track record in boiler making or mechanical manufacturing environments (minimum 5-10 years) and experience managing teams.
Technical Knowledge: Advanced interpretation of blueprints (essential) and knowledge of cutting, welding, and mechanical assembly processes.
Digital Skills: Fluent use of office tools (Excel, Word, email) and agility in using management systems (ERP). Knowledge of technical drawing will be valued.
Soft Skills: Great planning capacity, a decisive character, and leadership skills to coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
Logistical Requirements: Driver's license and own vehicle. Residence in Bizkaia or bordering areas.

What do we offer?

Future Project: You are facing a position with a real Career Plan.
Compensation: Competitive salary range (negotiable based on merit and experience).
Stability: Permanent contract in a company with guaranteed workload and a professionalized structure.
Benefits: Quality schedule and vacations that facilitate work-life balance.

If you are a professional with character, who knows blueprints and people, and you want to lead a real industrial transformation, we want to meet you.

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Jefe de Taller (Calderería y Ventilación Industrial)

Empresa industrial referente en el sector de calderería y ventilación industrial, ubicada en los alrededores de Bilbao, busca incorporar un Jefe de Taller con carácter y visión de futuro.

¿Cuál será tu misión?

Tu objetivo principal será coordinar la producción de múltiples proyectos de pequeña y mediana escala garantizando que el flujo de trabajo sea impecable desde que entra el pedido hasta la entrega.

Tus funciones principales:

Planificación y Lanzamiento: Preparar toda la documentación técnica, compras, despiece y materiales para que el taller reciba los proyectos listos para ejecutar, sin tiempos muertos.
Supervisión Directa: Liderarás a un equipo de alrededor de 20 profesionales.
Control de Eficiencia (KPIs): Validación y control de la imputación de horas por fases. Asegurar que los costes reales se ajusten a las ofertas.
Gestión de Proyectos: Seguimiento del avance, detección de desviaciones y aplicación de medidas correctoras inmediatas.
Engranaje Técnico: Coordinación con Ingeniería para el dimensionamiento de piezas y supervisión del dibujo técnico.

¿Qué buscamos en ti?

Experiencia: Sólida trayectoria en entornos de calderería o fabricación mecánica (mínimo 5-10 años) y experiencia gestionando equipos.
Conocimientos Técnicos: Interpretación avanzada de planos (imprescindible) y conocimientos de procesos de corte, soldadura y montaje mecánico.
Habilidades Digitales: Manejo fluido de herramientas ofimáticas (Excel, Word, correo) y agilidad en el uso de sistemas de gestión (ERP). Se valorará conocimiento en dibujo técnico.
Soft Skills: Gran capacidad de planificación, carácter resolutivo y dotes de mando para coordinar equipos multidisciplinares.
Requisitos logísticos: Carné de conducir y vehículo propio. Residencia en Bizkaia o zonas limítrofes.

¿Qué ofrecemos?

Proyecto de Futuro: Estás ante una posición con un Plan de Carrera real.
Retribución: Rango salarial competitivo (negociable según valía y experiencia).
Estabilidad: Contrato indefinido en una empresa con carga de trabajo garantizada y estructura profesionalizada.
Beneficios: horario de calidad y vacaciones que facilitan la conciliación.