Factory Manager - Sheet Metal

Airport Placements; Bishop's Stortford; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staged pay raise

Performance bonus

On-site parking

Company pension

Employee assistance programme

Birthday day off

Job summary

HRGO Group is seeking a hands-on Factory Manager for a sheet metal/profile fabrication facility near Bishop’s Stortford. You will take full ownership of day-to-day operations, plan fabrication jobs, and ensure labour, materials and machinery meet deadlines with high quality and safety standards.

The role requires significant sheet metal fabrication and supervisory experience, strong drawing knowledge, CNC experience, and proven planning skills.

Qualifications

• Significant sheet metal fabrication and management experience.
• Strong knowledge of technical drawings/specifications.
• Experience with CNC machinery and training others.
• Proficient planning, scheduling and KPI/data analysis (Excel).
• H&S qualification/training is required.
• Own transport to SG11 and UK right to work.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule sheet metal fabrication work (people, materials, machines, deliveries).
• Lead end-to-end jobs to meet deadlines and maximise productivity.
• Read/oversee drawings and QC sign-off with drafter.
• Track KPIs and report performance, risks and improvements.
• Lead and develop a team of 5–8; manage training and performance.
• Own H&S: risk assessments, toolbox talks, inspections, investigations.

Skills

Sheet metal fabrication

Supervisory experience

Technical drawings

CNC machinery

Planning & KPIs

H&S qualification

Own transport

Tools

Excel

CNC programming

Job description

Factory Manager - Sheet Metal

Job Reference: FJ-9m9h3

Manufacturing and Production Much Hadham, Hertfordshire £60000 - £65000 per annum Benefits: Performance Bonus, Free onsite car parking Permanent

Factory Manager - Sheet Metal / Profile Fabrication

Permanent position - Immediate start available.

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 PA, + Benefits, depending on experience

Location: Bishop's Stortford area (SG11) - site-based.

Own transport required due to out-of-town location.

Hours: 7:00am - 5:00pm, Monday-Friday.

A well-established metalwork fabrication facility is recruiting a hands-on Factory Manager to take full ownership of day-to-day operations. You'll plan and oversee sheet metal fabrication jobs from start to finish, ensuring labour, materials and machinery are scheduled effectively to meet deadlines, while maintaining high standards of quality, productivity and Health & Safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and schedule sheet metal fabrication work (people, materials, machines and deliveries).
• Manage jobs end-to-end to hit deadlines and maximise productivity.
• Read technical drawings/specs; oversee drafter sign-off and QC.
• Track KPIs and report performance, risks and improvements.
• Lead and develop a team of 5-8; manage training and performance.
• Own H&S (risk assessments, toolbox talks, inspections, investigations).
• Manage budget, suppliers and equipment maintenance.
• Produce simple quotations and advise on capacity/lead times.

Key Skills & Experience (Essential):

• Significant sheet metal / profile metal fabrication plus management / supervisory experience.
• Strong technical drawing/specification knowledge.
• CNC machinery experience (able to operate and train others).
• Strong planning/scheduling and KPI/data skills (Excel).
• H&S qualification/training.
• Own transport to SG11 and UK right to work.

Nice to have:

• 2D/3D nesting or CNC programming.
• Welding (aluminium/steel).
• Construction/architectural metalwork.
• First Aid training

Benefits & Package:

• Staged pay increase and performance bonus scheme
• In-work training and education for new skills
• Company pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Employee Assistance Programme and mental health support
• Paid birthday day off

Full job description available upon application.

HRGO Recruitment offers permanent and temporary jobs across the UK. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. We aim to respond to all applications. HRGO is an equal opportunities employer.