Trainee Production Manager (246jc) - Wisbech Region

Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency is seeking a Trainee Production Manager in Wisbech. This role offers a unique chance to grow within an organization that designs and builds rugged water purification systems. The ideal candidate is practical, dependable, and has a strong electro-mechanical background, with opportunities for extensive on-the-job training and leadership development. The position includes competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Standard UK holidays

Pension scheme

Opportunity for flexible/remote work

Qualifications

• Veteran or service leaver with an electro-mechanical background preferred.
• Willingness to travel and work outdoors as needed.
• Confident in using general tools for assembly and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, test, and prepare field systems for deployment.
• Support inventory tracking and new ERP systems implementation.
• Take ownership of production scheduling and quality assurance.

Skills

Electro-mechanical background

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Mechanical assembly

Electrical assembly

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Trainee Production Manager (246jc) - Wisbech Region – up to £30k + Benefits. This is a rare opportunity for a practical, mission-driven individual to step into a Trainee Production Manager position with a pathway toward becoming Head of Production as the company grows. This recruitment represents individuals who are ex-military.

You’ll join a small, close-knit technical team designing and building rugged, field-ready water purification systems used in challenging environments worldwide, from humanitarian aid and disaster relief to remote, off-grid, or expeditionary settings. The work is meaningful, hands-on, and offers the satisfaction of knowing your efforts directly support those operating in the toughest conditions.

This position would suit a veteran or service leaver with a strong electro-mechanical background, someone who thrives in practical environments, enjoys solving problems, and takes pride in high-quality workmanship. Any individual with past experience in the water purification field would be of particular interest.

What You’ll Be Doing

Phase 1 – Learn & Support Operations

• Work alongside senior leadership to assemble, test, and prepare field systems for deployment.
• Assist with servicing, maintenance, and diagnostics of returned equipment.
• Support goods-in processes, inventory tracking, and the rollout of new ERP systems for production control.
• Help establish a new workshop facility and implement efficient workflows.
• Participate in customer visits, exhibitions, and field demonstrations (including occasional overseas travel).

Phase 2 – Lead & Develop (Target: Year 2)

• Take increasing ownership of production scheduling, quality assurance, and process improvement.
• Write and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and inspection checklists.
• Help train and supervise new production technicians as the team expands.
• Contribute to cost-saving initiatives, supplier relationships, and product improvement feedback.

What My Client is Seeking

• Practical, dependable, and proactive with a strong sense of mission.
• Excellent attention to detail with a logical, methodical approach.
• Comfortable with hands-on mechanical or electrical assembly, fault-finding, and general tools use.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and general IT systems.
• Physically fit and adaptable, willing to travel, work outdoors, and stay overnight when required.
• Clear communicator with the ability to brief, mentor, and liaise effectively.

Ongoing Training & Development

• Extensive on-the-job learning and mentoring from senior leadership.
• Future opportunity for formal training and third-party certifications (e.g. lean, field servicing, IPC).
• Genuine scope to progress into a leadership role as the organisation scales up.

What’s in It for You

• Be part of a purpose-driven team delivering life-sustaining systems to those who need them most.
• Help shape a growing technical operation from the ground up.
• Long-term career growth and leadership potential within 3 – 5 years.
• Supportive, values-based environment built on integrity, resilience, and teamwork.
• Standard UK holidays + pension scheme.
• Occasional flexible/remote work when appropriate.

Why This Role is Ideal for You

If you’ve thrived in environments where initiative, adaptability, and teamwork matter and you want your next civilian career to carry that same sense of purpose, this is a perfect fit. The company is on the cusp of significant growth and expansion and seeks to recruit an individual who will help achieve growth plans and become a key member of the team going forwards.

How to Apply

For more information, please contact Jean-Claude Hedouin at Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd on 0333 202 6500, or [e-mail]. You can also visit the company website at ex-mil.co.uk.