Factory Manager - Sheet Metal

HR GO Recruitment; Much Hadham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staged pay increase and performance-

In-work training and education for new

Company pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme and ment

Paid birthday day off

Job summary

HRGO Recruitment is seeking an experienced Factory Manager for a site-based role in the Bishop's Stortford area. You will plan and oversee sheet metal fabrication from start to finish, ensuring labour, materials and machines meet deadlines with a strong focus on quality and H&S. Salary £60,000–£65,000 plus benefits.

You will manage a small team (5–8), coordinate with suppliers, monitor KPIs, and help drive continuous improvements. Own transport is required due to out-of-town location.

Qualifications

• Significant sheet metal / profile metal fabrication and management experience.
• Strong ability to read technical drawings/specs.
• Experience operating CNC machinery and training others.
• Excellent planning, scheduling and KPI/data skills (Excel).
• H&S qualification/training.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule sheet metal fabrication work (people, materials, machines and deliveries).
• Manage end-to-end jobs to hit deadlines and maximise productivity.
• Read technical drawings/specs; oversee 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 responsibilities including risk assessments, toolbox talks, inspections and investigations.
• Manage budget, suppliers and equipment maintenance.
• Produce simple quotations and advise on capacity/lead times.

Skills

Sheet metal fabrication

Supervisory/management

Technical drawing interpretation

CNC machinery operation

Planning & KPI analysis

Education

H&S qualification/training

Tools

CNC machinery

Job description

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.

You must have current UK right to work to be considered.

HRGO is an equal opportunities employer