Jobs in Darley Abbey

We are recruiting for an experienced Works Manager / Production Manager / Engineering Manager to join a well-established toolmaking and precision engineering company. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong engineering background and experience managing workshop production within a manufacturing environment.

This permanent day shift role offers stability, leadership responsibility, and the chance to oversee a skilled engineering team within a modern machining and tooling facility.

The Role

As Works Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the workshop, ensuring production runs efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Key responsibilities include:

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Managing daily workshop production and engineering operations

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Leading and developing a team of engineers and technicians

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Ensuring Health & Safety and COSHH compliance

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Planning workflow, production schedules, and job priorities

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Managing labour, equipment, and materials

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Monitoring productivity, output, and quality KPIs

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Working closely with senior management to improve operational performance

Requirements

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Experience as a Works Manager, Production Manager, Engineering Manager, or Workshop Manager

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Strong engineering background (essential)

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Experience within toolmaking, precision engineering, CNC machining, or manufacturing

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Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and COSHH

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Experience managing teams within a workshop or production environment

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Strong organisational and leadership skills

What’s on Offer

✔ Salary up to £60,000
✔ Permanent day shift role
✔ Stable and growing engineering company
✔ Opportunity to lead and develop a skilled workshop team
✔ Long-term career stability

Apply

If you are an experienced Works Manager or Engineering Manager looking for a new opportunity within a respected precision engineering company, we would like to hear from you