Engineering Production Manager

Eko Talent; Kettering; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking manufacturing company in the UK is looking for an Engineering Production Manager for their fabrication workshop. This role involves leading a skilled team, planning workloads, and ensuring production targets are met. The ideal candidate will have welding and fabrication experience, a strong background in industrial engineering, and excellent planning skills. The position offers a basic salary of up to £75,000, with regular daytime hours from Monday to Friday.

Benefits

Fully Expensed Company Vehicle

Competitive Salary

Qualifications

• Experience managing a fabrication or engineering workshop.
• Strong background in heavy or industrial engineering disciplines.
• Confident leading diverse technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multi-skilled engineering workshop team.
• Ensure production targets are achieved on time and within budget.
• Champion health & safety in the workshop.

Skills

Welding and Fabrication experience

Leadership skills

Planning and problem-solving

Experience in industrial engineering

Job description

Job Title: Engineering Production Manager - Fabrication Workshop

Up To £75,000 Basic Salary + Fully Expensed Company Vehicle

Monday - Friday - Day Shift - 8AM - 5PM

Overview

We're looking for an experienced Production Manager to take ownership of a busy, multi-discipline engineering fabrication workshop within a forward-thinking industrial manufacturing environment. You'll lead a skilled workshop team covering fabrication, machining, sheet metal, fitting and engineering stores. Working closely with senior leadership and design teams, you'll plan workloads, manage resources and ensure projects move smoothly from concept through to manufacture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multi-skilled engineering workshop team
• Plan and prioritise manufacturing schedules to meet operational demands
• Ensure production targets are achieved on time, within budget and to specification
• Support and guide team leaders across different engineering functions
• Champion health & safety, ensuring full compliance with legislation and internal standards
• Promote a proactive, safety-first culture throughout the workshop
• Oversee engineering stores to ensure materials and components are available when required
• Drive team engagement through regular communication, reviews and skills development
• Work collaboratively with design and management teams to improve processes and outcomes

Key Requirements

• Welding and Fabrication experience
• Proven experience managing a fabrication, engineering or manufacturing workshop
• Strong background in heavy or industrial engineering disciplines
• Experience background within Recycling & Waste, Renewable Energy, Oil & Gas, Chemical, Industrial manufacturing plant
• Confident leading diverse technical teams
• Highly organised with excellent planning and problem-solving skills
• Motivated, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

To apply please submit an updated CV to this advert