Production Manager

s1jobs; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cammach is recruiting a Production Manager on behalf of an Aberdeen-based client. The role focuses on delivering orders on time with strict QA processes and leading a team of technicians.

The ideal candidate brings supervisory experience in production/manufacturing, hands-on mechanical or electrical skills, and a relevant engineering qualification with UK residency. The position is full-time and based in Aberdeen.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment, ideally in a supervisory or team-lead capacity.
• Hands-on mechanical and/or electrical skills to support workshop technicians
• Relevant qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering or demonstrable relevant experience
• Candidates must reside in the UK and hold Full UK Right to Work status

Responsibilities

• Ensure production and delivery of orders on time and in full with QA processes.
• Provide hands-on technical support to workshop technicians.
• Lead a team of technicians with focus on development and training.
• Coordinate with procurement, stores and the buyer for smooth production flow.
• Oversee FAT and commissioning of equipment prior to dispatch.

Skills

Hands-on mechanical skills

Hands-on electrical skills

Education

NC/HNC or equivalent (mechanical or electrical)

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