Details:
- Salary: £40 - 70 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Colchester Colchester ENG CO6
- Date: 6 hours ago
Description:
FACTORY MANAGER – METALWORK & FABRICATION
Colchester, Essex
???? £60,000–£70,000 DOE
⏰ Full-time | Approximately 50 hours per week
???? Urgent requirement
Shero Talent Consultancy is recruiting an experienced, hands-on Factory Manager for an established architectural and sheet-metal fabrication company based in Earls Colne.
Operating from a factory of approximately 25,000 sq. ft. and turning over around £10 million, this is a key leadership position responsible for managing a team of approximately 15–20 skilled fabricators and welders.
Key responsibilities:
Managing the day-to-day operation of the factory
Leading, organising and motivating the fabrication team
Planning production schedules and preparing upcoming work
Ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently and on time
Reading and interpreting technical drawings
Monitoring workmanship and completing quality checks
Allocating labour, materials and equipment effectively
Coordinating transport, deliveries and collections
Maintaining high standards of health and safety
Working closely with senior management and project teams
Identifying and resolving production issues before they cause delays
The ideal candidate will have:
A minimum of 5–10 years’ experience managing a sizeable factory or fabrication operation
A strong background in architectural metalwork, sheet metal, mild steel, welding or fabrication
Previous experience managing teams of fabricators and welders
Excellent production-planning and organisational skills
The ability to understand technical and fabrication drawings
Strong knowledge of quality control and factory processes
A hands-on, committed and dependable management style
Flexibility to work additional hours or occasional weekends when projects require it
Typical working hours are approximately 7:00am–4:00pm/5:00pm, with an expectation of around 50 hours per week.
This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a busy factory operation within an established and successful metalwork business.
???? To apply, please send your CV to Cydney Mann at Shero Talent Consultancy.
All applications and conversations will be treated confidentially.
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