Factory Manager – Modular Buildings: Lead Production & Install

Blaymires Recruitment Ltd; Alton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Pension

25 days holiday

Job summary

Blaymires Recruitment Ltd, representing an established modular building specialist near Alton, Hampshire, seeks a Factory Manager to oversee daily factory operations and ensure safe, efficient production to high quality standards.

The role involves spending roughly 80% of time in the factory and 20% at project sites, leading production teams and coordinating trades to enable smooth handover from factory to site.

Qualifications

• Experience leading factory production teams.
• Background in modular buildings, portable accommodation or offsite construction preferred.
• Willingness to travel to project sites (about 20%).

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage production schedules to meet project deadlines.
• Supervise factory operatives, trades and subcontractors, allocating work and monitoring progress.
• Coordinate materials, labour and equipment to maintain efficient production.
• Ensure work follows approved drawings and specifications.
• Monitor workmanship and resolve defects before dispatch.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety, housekeeping and equipment care.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce waste and minimise rework.
• Keep management informed of progress, resource requirements and any production delays.
• Attend project sites to oversee installation of modular buildings.
• Coordinate with transport providers and installation teams.
• Check site readiness and resolve practical issues affecting installation.
• Monitor safety, quality and progress during installation.
• Coordinate finishing works and snagging for handover.

Skills

Leadership

Production management

Team coordination

Read drawings

Health & safety

Planning & organisation

MMC knowledge

Job description

Blaymires Recruitment Ltd, representing an established modular building specialist near Alton, Hampshire, seeks a Factory Manager to oversee daily factory operations and ensure safe, efficient production to high quality standards.

The role involves spending roughly 80% of time in the factory and 20% at project sites, leading production teams and coordinating trades to enable smooth handover from factory to site.