Manufacturing Manager

Prime Appointments Ltd; Hutton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Appointments Ltd is recruiting for an experienced Manufacturing Manager in Brentwood, Essex to lead manufacturing operations and tooling. The role focuses on overseeing tooling, processes, quality and H&S while supporting day-to-day factory operations.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record in precision engineering or toolmaking, hands-on machining experience and strong leadership skills. Salary circa £60,000, with typical hours Mon-Thu 8:00am-5:00pm and Fri 8:00am-1:00pm.

Qualifications

• Experience in precision engineering or toolmaking.
• Strong background in production tooling and toolmaking.
• Hands-on machining and workshop experience.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Engineering apprenticeship or formal qualification desirable.
• Previous team leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong problem-solving, organisational and communication skills.
• Quality focus and drive for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations, tooling and processes.
• Design, manufacture and maintain jigs, fixtures and production tooling.
• Develop and improve methods and processes.
• Interpret technical drawings, specifications and tolerances.
• Provide hands-on technical support and resolve workshop issues.
• Drive improvements in quality, efficiency and productivity.
• Lead, motivate and develop the workshop team.
• Maintain high standards of Health & Safety and quality.
• Work with senior management to achieve targets and support business growth.

Skills

Production tooling

Toolmaking

Machining

Technical drawings

Leadership

Health & Safety

Continuous improvement

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

Job description

Manufacturing Manager

Brentwood, Essex

Salary circa £60,000 depending on experience

Prime Appointments are recruiting for an experienced Manufacturing Manager, Production Manager, Tooling Manager or Engineering Manager to join an established precision engineering business with over 80 years of industry experience.

Supplying sectors including aerospace, defence, rail, marine and heavy engineering, the company is looking for a hands-on leader to oversee tooling, processes, quality and Health & Safety, while supporting day-to-day factory operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations, tooling and processes.
• Design, manufacture and maintain jigs, fixtures and production tooling.
• Develop and improve methods and processes.
• Interpret technical drawings, specifications and tolerances.
• Provide hands-on technical support and resolve workshop issues.
• Drive improvements in quality, efficiency and productivity.
• Lead, motivate and develop the workshop team.
• Maintain high standards of Health & Safety and quality.
• Work with senior management to achieve targets and support business growth.

About You

• Proven experience within precision engineering or toolmaking
• Strong background in production tooling and toolmaking.
• Hands-on machining and workshop experience.
• Confident interpreting technical drawings and tolerances.
• Engineering apprenticeship or qualification desirable.
• Previous team leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong problem-solving, organisational and communication skills.
• Practical approach with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.

Salary & Benefits

• £55,000 £65,000, depending on experience.
• Monday Thursday 8:00am 5:00pm; Friday 8:00am 1:00pm.
• 28 days' holiday, increasing to 34 days with service.
• Free on-site parking.
• Long-term opportunity within an established business.

Candidates requiring sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this role.