Tooling & Production Manager – Precision Engineering

Prime Appointments Ltd; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Free long-term opportunity

Job summary

Prime Appointments Ltd is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager, Production Manager, Tooling Manager or Engineering Manager to lead a precision engineering operation. You will oversee tooling, processes, quality and Health & Safety while supporting day-to-day factory activity.

The role requires hands-on leadership, a strong background in tooling and machining, and the ability to interpret technical drawings to drive continuous improvement and growth.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Previous team leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong problem-solving, organisational and communication skills.
• Practical approach with a focus on quality and 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

Leadership

Hands-on

Problem solving

Communication

Continuous improvement

Tools

Production tooling

Toolmaking

Machining

Job description

Prime Appointments Ltd is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager, Production Manager, Tooling Manager or Engineering Manager to lead a precision engineering operation. You will oversee tooling, processes, quality and Health & Safety while supporting day-to-day factory activity.

The role requires hands-on leadership, a strong background in tooling and machining, and the ability to interpret technical drawings to drive continuous improvement and growth.