Assistant Manager

i4 Jobs; New Alresford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the trailer industry is seeking an Assistant Manager for their New Alresford division. Candidates must have an Engineering Degree or HND in a design-related field, with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. The successful candidate will manage product development, working closely with both design and manufacturing teams. The role comes with competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Salary negotiable

Overtime paid

25 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Death in service benefit

Specialised product training

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in Engineering Design.
• Full Drivers Licence required.
• Ability to work with low level supervision.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the development of successful and innovative products.
• Provide detailed drawings and specifications for fabrication.
• Liaise with sub-contract manufacturers and suppliers.

Skills

Experience in 2D and 3D using SolidWorks

Managing projects post-design

Knowledge of hydraulic systems

Working knowledge of MS Office products

Excellent Command of English

Education

Engineering Degree or HND in a design related field

Tools

SolidWorks

MS Office

Job description

Description

Assistant Manager

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Location: New Alresford

Working Hours: Monday – Thursday 07.30am-16.30pm / Friday 07.30am-12.30pm

Salary: Competitive (subject to qualifications and experience)

Benefits

We value every member of our dedicated team and believe in rewarding hard work by providing an excellent benefits package.

• Salary negotiable, subject to qualifications and experience
• Overtime paid over and above contracted hours
• 25 days per year holiday, plus UK Bank Holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Death in service benefit
• Specialised product training
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• A fulfilling and progressive career

The Role – Assistant Manager

BSP TEX Ltd is a leader in the design and manufacture of trailers and equipment. We are now seeking to recruit an Assistant Manager for the trailer division (RM Trailers, New Alresford, Hants). Candidates are expected to have an Engineering Degree or HND in a design related field and / or have proven experience.

The successful candidate will report to the Divisional Manger and will play a key role to ensure the Company develops successful and innovative products.

Experience & Skills

• Experience in 2D and 3D using Solid works
• Modification of existing designs as well as design bespoke solutions
• Managing projects post-design to ensure products meet specifications / approvals
• Working closely with the manufacturing team, providing detailed drawings and specifications for fabrication, machining and assembly
• Liaising with sub-contract manufacturers and suppliers
• Experience in producing engineering drawings for various methods of manufacture to be employed such as; steel fabrications, steel profiles, turning, boring and milling
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems and electronic controls an advantage
• Managing trailer type approval systems and quality control
• Working knowledge of MS Office products. Insight MRP an advantage
• Operate within a Quality system to ISO 9001 : 2015
• Practical skills to cover trailer and vehicle pre delivery inspections
• Required experience : Engineering Design : minimum 3 years
• Required licence or certification : Full Drivers Licence

Personal Attributes

• Natural problem-solving ability and very determined
• Attention to detail
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good team working skills with the ability to lead a team.
• Ability to work with low level supervision
• Excellent Command of English, both written and verbal
• Right to work in UK