Sheet Metal Factory Manager – Lead, Plan & Improve Ops

HR GO Recruitment; Much Hadham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staged pay increase and performance-

In-work training and education for new

Company pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme and ment

Paid birthday day off

Job summary

HRGO Recruitment is seeking an experienced Factory Manager for a site-based role in the Bishop's Stortford area. You will plan and oversee sheet metal fabrication from start to finish, ensuring labour, materials and machines meet deadlines with a strong focus on quality and H&S. Salary £60,000–£65,000 plus benefits.

You will manage a small team (5–8), coordinate with suppliers, monitor KPIs, and help drive continuous improvements. Own transport is required due to out-of-town location.

Qualifications

• Significant sheet metal / profile metal fabrication and management experience.
• Strong ability to read technical drawings/specs.
• Experience operating CNC machinery and training others.
• Excellent planning, scheduling and KPI/data skills (Excel).
• H&S qualification/training.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule sheet metal fabrication work (people, materials, machines and deliveries).
• Manage end-to-end jobs to hit deadlines and maximise productivity.
• Read technical drawings/specs; oversee sign-off and QC.
• Track KPIs and report performance, risks and improvements.
• Lead and develop a team of 5-8; manage training and performance.
• Own H&S responsibilities including risk assessments, toolbox talks, inspections and investigations.
• Manage budget, suppliers and equipment maintenance.
• Produce simple quotations and advise on capacity/lead times.

Skills

Sheet metal fabrication

Supervisory/management

Technical drawing interpretation

CNC machinery operation

Planning & KPI analysis

Education

H&S qualification/training

Tools

CNC machinery

Job description

HRGO Recruitment is seeking an experienced Factory Manager for a site-based role in the Bishop's Stortford area. You will plan and oversee sheet metal fabrication from start to finish, ensuring labour, materials and machines meet deadlines with a strong focus on quality and H&S. Salary £60,000–£65,000 plus benefits.

You will manage a small team (5–8), coordinate with suppliers, monitor KPIs, and help drive continuous improvements. Own transport is required due to out-of-town location.