Location: Halifax, West Yorkshire
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + Excellent Benefits
Hours: Monday - Friday | Days
Job Type: Permanent
ES Recruit is seeking a Deputy Works Manager to join a leading UK structural steelwork manufacturer based in Halifax.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Manufacturing Supervisor, Works Supervisor or Fabrication supervisor looking to take the next step into a senior leadership role.
You'll be joining a successful business with over 50 years of experience, delivering structural steelwork for major UK construction projects.
The Role
Working alongside the Works Manager, you'll take responsibility for supporting day-to-day factory operations, ensuring production targets, quality standards and health & safety requirements are consistently achieved.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading and managing day-shift production teams
Monitoring staff performance, attendance and timekeeping
Managing employee conduct and resolving workplace issues
Coordinating labour, machinery and materials to meet production schedules
Driving productivity, efficiency and continuous improvement
Maintaining high standards of health, safety and compliance
Working closely with subcontractors and other departments
Reporting on production performance, delays and resource requirements
Supporting the Works Manager with operational planning and decision-making
What We're Looking For
Previous supervisory or management experience within manufacturing, engineering or structural steelwork
Strong leadership skills with the confidence to manage people and make decisions
Experience managing production targets, staff performance and workflow
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Strong understanding of manufacturing health & safety
Ability to handle difficult conversations professionally and consistently
Proactive, hands-on approach to problem-solving
Ambition to progress into senior operational management
Experience within structural steel fabrication or heavy engineering would be particularly advantageous.
Salary & Benefits
£45,000 - £50,000 per annum
33 days' holiday, including bank holidays and Christmas shutdown
5% employer pension contribution
Life assurance - 4x annual salary (subject to pension scheme membership)
Bonus scheme
Flexible working arrangements
Employee-owned business
Free on-site parking
Employee discounts and benefits portal
Employee referral programme
Company events
£50 clothing allowance
Genuine career progression opportunities
Working Hours
Monday - Friday | Approximately 7:00am - 4:00pm
Some flexibility will be required to support production teams and shift operations.
Apply Today
If you're an experienced Works / Manufacturing supervisor or Fabrication supervisor ready for your next career move, we'd like to hear from you.
Click Apply with your up-to-date CV or contact Dean Carthy at ES Recruit for further details
Salary description
£45000.00 - £50000.00 per year