Assistant Production Manager

Davenham Switchgear Limited; Barton-in-Fabis; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Nottingham is seeking an experienced Assistant Production Manager to oversee production activities. The ideal candidate should have a solid electrical engineering background and proven management experience. This full-time role comes with competitive salary and benefits including flexible working hours and health plans.

Benefits

Health plan after probation

Death in service after probation

4 day week

20 days holidays for 4 day week

On site parking

EAP

Paid lunch break

Overtime at x 1.5

Christmas shutdown

Qualifications

• Experience in a production management or supervisory role.
• Electrical background - ideally time-served or qualified in electrical engineering.
• Strong understanding of LV switchgear systems and components.

Responsibilities

• Support and oversee day-to-day production activities.
• Manage preparation, main build, and test stages.
• Oversee switchgear testing procedures and equipment.

Skills

Production management

Electrical engineering

Testing procedures

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team as an Assistant Production Manager based in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom.

Salary: £50,000 to £50,000 Annum

Hours: Full Time, Permanent

Benefits

• Health plan after probation
• Death in service after probation
• 4 day week
• 20 days holidays for 4 day week
• On site parking
• EAP
• Paid lunch break
• Over time at x 1.5
• Christmas shutdown
• On site

Responsibilities

The Assistant Production Manager will play a critical role in supporting and overseeing the day-to-day production activities, with responsibility across the preparation, main build, and test stages. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering, proven production management experience, and hands-on switchgear testing knowledge.

Qualifications

• Experience in a production management or supervisory role.
• Electrical background - ideally time-served or qualified in electrical engineering.
• Strong understanding of LV switchgear systems and components.
• Hands-on experience with electrical testing procedures and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and ERP/MRP systems.

Desirable

• HNC/HND or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.
• Knowledge of ISO quality systems and health & safety regulations.
• Experience in a make-to-order or bespoke manufacturing environment.

If you’re an experienced Assistant Production Manager looking to work with a forward-thinking, people-focused business, we’d love to hear from you.

No agencies please.