Managing Director

WEC Group Limited; Little Fenton; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

WEC Group Limited in Sherburn-in-Elmet, Yorkshire, seeks an experienced Managing Director to take ownership of the Sherburn Metalwork division. You will lead a skilled workforce and shape the strategy for sustainable, profitable growth.

This role blends commercial leadership with operational management and customer development, providing autonomy to drive improvements and align the division with the group’s objectives.

Qualifications

• Senior management experience in an engineering environment.
• Proven track record of growing organisations and delivering profitability.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, including P&L understanding.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to motivate teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a skilled engineering workforce.
• Oversee day-to-day operational performance and budgets.
• Take ownership of budgets, financial performance and P&L.
• Identify and deliver profitable growth opportunities.
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Drive continuous improvement and strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with the wider WEC Group to maximise opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

P&L management

Business development

Customer relations

Stakeholder influence

Job description

Working Location: Sherburn-in-Elmet, Yorkshire

Salary and Benefits: Highly Competitive

Privately owned for 45 years, and one of the UK's leading & multi award winning engineering / welding & fabrication companies, WEC Group have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Managing Director to take significant ownership of one of their expanding divisions Sherburn Metalwork.

This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious engineering leader to take significant ownership of a successful operation, lead an experienced team and play a key role in delivering the next stage of the business's growth.

Role:

You will lead a skilled workforce, oversee operational and financial performance, manage budgets and develop strategies that deliver sustainable and profitable growth.

The role will combine commercial leadership, operational management and customer development, with the autonomy to make decisions and drive improvements across the business.

Key responsibilities:

• Leading and developing a skilled engineering workforce.
• Managing the day-to-day operational performance of the business.
• Taking ownership of budgets, financial performance and P&L.
• Identifying and delivering opportunities for profitable growth.
• Developing and maintaining strong, long-term customer relationships.
• Ensuring exceptional levels of customer service and operational performance.
• Driving continuous improvement across the business.
• Providing strong leadership and direction to ensure the business achieves its strategic objectives.
• Working collaboratively with the wider WEC Group to maximise opportunities and strengthen the company's competitive position.

Experience & Knowledge required:

• Proven senior management experience within an engineering environment.
• A strong track record of growing organisations and delivering profitable results.
• Excellent commercial and financial acumen, including a strong understanding of P&L accounts.
• The ability to make commercially sound decisions with a clear focus on profitability.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, develop and inspire teams.
• Excellent customer relationship and business development skills.
• The confidence and ability to influence both internal stakeholders and external customers.
• A collaborative and engaging leadership style.
• A proactive, energetic and hands-on approach to management.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering professional who is ready to take the next step in their career and make a real difference to the performance and future growth of an established business