Production Manager

Wernick Group Limited; Cannock; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Cannock is seeking a Factory Manager to oversee refurbishment and reconfiguration of modular buildings. This hands-on role requires demonstrated factory management experience, strong leadership and communication skills, along with a commitment to health and safety. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including a company car and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Company car

Generous holiday allowance

Employee assistance program

Training and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Factory management experience at a senior level.
• Strong background in construction.
• Experience in leading teams from various disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the factory for Modular Hire business.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety procedures.
• Recruit and train factory operatives.

Skills

Excellent leadership skills

Excellent negotiation skills

Excellent communication skills

Factory management experience

Full UK Driving licence

Education

Relevant qualifications in construction industry

Tools

Microsoft Project

Forklift

Job description

Overview

Location: Wolverhampton Road

Company Overview

Wernick are specialists in the design and construction of temporary permanent modular building projects. We offer sophisticated and sustainable offsite building solutions that inspire creative architectural individuality with accelerated project delivery. With a proud history dating back to 1934, the Wernick Group has grown over 90 years to become Britain’s largest independent manufacturer and hirer of portable and modular accommodation.

Are you a passionate leader with an enthusiasm for health and safety within a factory setting? We're looking for a Factory Manager to lead, develop and manage the factory in the refurbishment and reconfiguration of modules to agreed standards and specification, ensuring quality, safety, security, and minimising wastage at all times.

About The Role

Reporting Lines: The Factory Manager reports directly to the Head of Operations. In the absence of the Head of Operations, the Workshop Manager reports to the General Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Play an active role in the development of the factory to meet the needs of the Mod Hire business over the next 5-10 years
• Develop systems and procedures to ensure security and safety of factory, yard and stock
• Demonstrate a pro-active attitude to problem solving
• Create SOPs for all working practices
• Recruit, train and motivate factory operatives
• Support staff members to understand and deliver on their roles
• Ensure all H&S procedures are adhered to, and that all legal and company inspections are carried out
• Ensure effective working of all factory staff with the supervision of charge-hand(s)
• Liaise with Projects teams on work in progress to ensure orders are completed on time
• Ensure all company documentation is completed accurately and submitted in a timely manner
• Ensure cabins / buildings are ready and available within the factory and site prior to delivery and that the customer’s requirements have been met
• Where required, negotiate with and order materials at best price from approved suppliers
• Minimise material wastage
• Ensure safe loading and unloading of cabins / buildings and materials
• Ensure workshop and yard are maintained in a clean and orderly fashion
• Produce production plans for the current work load
• Organise, arrange, and manage subcontract labour if required
• Carry out any other duties which may be agreed from time to time
• Attend training as required to carry out duties
• Carry out work in accordance with company approved Risk Assessments and Method Statements
• Work additional hours (overtime) as is reasonably required by the business

Essential Criteria

• Factory management experience at a senior level with relevant qualifications preferably within the construction industry from either a commercial, design or project delivery orientated background
• Excellent leadership skills in managing teams from various disciplines
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Full UK Driving licence

Desirable Criteria

• Professionally qualified CSCS (black card), CPCS, First Aid, IPAF, management qualifications
• Mobile crane qualification (Appointed Person) & experience
• Forklift truck licence
• Proficient in writing Microsoft Project programmes
• Working knowledge of standard forms of Building Contracts (JCT and NEC)

The Workshop Manager is privy to commercial and confidential Company information. This information must not be disclosed to any unauthorised person or company or used for personal gain. To do so will be taken as a breach of contract of employment and could result in dismissal from the company.

What You Will Get In Return

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Company car
• Generous holiday allowance (rising with service)
• Option to buy extra holidays
• Option to sell or carry over up to 5 days holiday
• Christmas Shutdown
• Early finish Friday
• Cycle to work scheme
• Group pension
• Annual salary review (each January)
• Life Assurance (2x annual salary)
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Employee assistance program
• Training and progression opportunities
• Family-run and well-established, secure company (trading over 90 years)
• Employee Referral scheme
• Benefits scheme (discounted retailers scheme)
• Corporate Eyecare Scheme through Specsavers
• Direct communication with MD/CEO and staff satisfaction surveys

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We thank you in advance for your interest in this role and our company.

Important Notice to Recruitment Agencies

Any unsolicited CVs will be sent at the recruitment agency’s own risk and will be interpreted as gifts. We have no liability to you for any fee or otherwise. We reserve the right to engage with candidates directly without entering into your terms and conditions for this vacancy. By submitting an unsolicited CV to us or any member of our staff, you accept these terms as the default position. If we require your assistance with any vacancy, we will contact you directly.

The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK

Skills & About The Company

Closing Date Thursday 6th November, 2025

Contract Type fulltime

Salary Based on Experience