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Deputy Works Manager - Structural Steel
Working Hours: Monday to Friday (7am until 4pm)
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per year
One of the UK's leading structural steelwork providers, is seeking a highly motivated and capable Deputy Works Manager to support day-shift operations at their Halifax facility. This is a key leadership role within the Works Department, responsible for maintaining production efficiency, ensuring safety and compliance, and managing staff performance.
The company are an employee-owned business with over 50 years of successful trading, delivering structural steelwork for major UK projects. Safety, Compliance, Quality and People are the foundations of our business — and they are looking for someone who embodies these values.
About the Role
As Deputy Works Manager, you will support the Works / Production Manager in running day-shift operations, ensuring the factory operates safely, efficiently and in line with production schedules. You will lead teams, manage performance, address issues promptly, and uphold high standards across all areas of production.
This role requires a confident leader who can make decisions, enforce expectations, and maintain professional boundaries while supporting a busy and fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support day-shift production teams to deliver safe, efficient and high-quality output.
- Monitor attendance, timekeeping and performance, addressing issues promptly and professionally.
- Manage staff conduct, communication, conflict and performance concerns.
- Maintain workflow efficiency and ensure production targets are met.
- Uphold and enforce health & safety standards, challenging unsafe behaviour immediately.
- Coordinate labour, machines and materials to maintain smooth factory operations.
- Work closely with subcontractors and supply chain partners to ensure compliance and quality.
- Provide accurate daily reporting, highlighting risks, delays and resource requirements.
- Act as a professional leader who can step back from team friendships and maintain managerial objectivity. xgikmsk
What We're Looking For
- A positive, proactive attitude with strong drive towards company goals and expectations.
- Someone who can professionally disassoci Please click on the apply button to read the full job description
Deputy Works Manager employer: Contek Recruitment Solutions.
Join a dynamic and rapidly growing engineering firm that values innovation and excellence in project management. With a strong focus on employee development, we offer comprehensive training and career advancement opportunities, alongside a supportive work culture that encourages collaboration and creativity. Based in Coventry, our team enjoys the unique advantage of working on diverse projects across various industries, providing a fulfilling and rewarding experience for those looking to make a significant impact in their field.
Contact Details:
Contek Recruitment Solutions. Recruitment Team
