Production Manager

s1jobs; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A production management role based in Aberdeen is available on a full-time permanent basis. The role focuses on ensuring timely production and delivery of orders with strict QA processes, while providing hands-on technical support to workshop technicians and leading a team of engineers and technicians.

The candidate will act as a key post-sales contact, supporting pre-orders and client demonstrations, and will work closely with procurement to meet production requirements and maintain high

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical and/or electrical skills required.
• Experience leading a team of technicians and driving development.
• Client-facing experience with post-sales follow-up and demonstrations.

Responsibilities

• Production & Delivery: ensure orders are produced and delivered on time with QA.
• Technical Support: provide hands-on mechanical/electrical support to workshop technicians.
• Production Line Management: resolve bottlenecks and ensure smooth transitions.
• After Sales Care: support clients post-sale for pre-orders and demonstrations.
• Team Leadership: develop and mentor technicians.
• Budget & Resource Control: monitor costs and resource use against budget.
• Supplier & Subcontractor Liaison: coordinate with suppliers for timely delivery.
• Testing & Commissioning Oversight: oversee FAT and commissioning of equipment.

Skills

Hands-on mechanical skills

Hands-on electrical skills

Team leadership

Client-facing experience

Education

Engineering qualification (mechanical or electrical) or equivalent

Job description

Cammach is currently recruiting a Production Manager on behalf of our Aberdeen-based client. The position is offered on a Full-time Permanent staff basis.

ROLE

Production Manager key objectives: to ensure the production and delivery of orders on time and in full, with the correct QA process followed throughout. This role provides hands‑on technical support (mechanical and/or electrical) to workshop technicians where necessary, ensuring a smooth transition of equipment through the production line. The Production Manager also acts as a point of contact for clients after sales, supporting future pre‑orders and client demonstrations, and works closely with the buyer to ensure the production team's requirements are met for efficient build and delivery of equipment. The role includes leading a team of technicians, with a strong focus on personnel development, training, and competence.

Responsibilities

• Production & Delivery: Responsible for the production and delivery of orders on time and in full, ensuring the correct QA process is followed at every stage
• Technical Support: Responsible for the workshop technicians, providing hands‑on technical (mechanical and/or electrical) support where necessary
• Production Line Management: Ensure a smooth transition of equipment through the production line, identifying and resolving bottlenecks as they arise
• After Sales Care: Continue to support clients after sales, including handling future pre‑orders, acting as the client point of contact for follow‑up discussions, and supporting client demonstration
• Team Leadership: Lead a team of technicians, with a focus on personnel development, training, and competence
• Buyer Support: Support the buyer with production team requirements, allowing for the efficient build and delivery of equipment
• Health, Safety & Environment: Promote and enforce a strong health and safety culture within the workshop, ensuring compliance with HSE regulations, safe systems of work, and risk assessments/method statements for all production activities
• Materials & Resource Planning: Work with procurement and stores to ensure components, materials, and equipment are available as required, avoiding delays to the production schedule
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate build, test, and inspection records in line with client's QA procedures and relevant industry/classification standards for ROV and subsea equipment
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement improvements to production processes, workshop layout, and working methods to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness
• Budget & Resource Control: Monitor production costs, labour, and resource utilisation against budget, escalating variances and supporting cost-effective delivery of orders
• Supplier & Subcontractor Liaison: Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure the timely and quality delivery of outsourced components, machining, and services required for production
• Testing & Commissioning Oversight: Oversee or coordinate factory acceptance testing (FAT) and commissioning of ROV and subsea equipment prior to dispatch, ensuring equipment meets performance and client specifications s.

Requirements

Experience-Essential

• Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment, ideally in a supervisory or team‑lead capacity
• Technical Skills: Hands‑on mechanical and/or electrical skills, with the ability to provide practical support to workshop technicians
• Education: Relevant qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering, or a related discipline (e.g. NC/HNC or equivalent), or demonstrable relevant experience
• Candidates must reside in the UK and hold Full UK RTW status

Preferred Skills / Experience

• Industry Experience: Experience in subsea equipment or ROV systems is preferred
• Production Experience: Previous experience in production and manufacturing is preferred
• Client‑Facing Experience: Experience supporting clients after sales and during equipment demonstrations
• Career Development: Willingness to lead a team of technicians, with a genuine interest in personnel development, training, and competence