Factory Manager - Sheet Metal
Job Reference: FJ-9m9h3
Manufacturing and Production Much Hadham, Hertfordshire £60000 - £65000 per annum Benefits: Performance Bonus, Free onsite car parking Permanent
Factory Manager - Sheet Metal / Profile Fabrication
Permanent position - Immediate start available.
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 PA, + Benefits, depending on experience
Location: Bishop's Stortford area (SG11) - site-based.
Own transport required due to out-of-town location.
Hours: 7:00am - 5:00pm, Monday-Friday.
A well-established metalwork fabrication facility is recruiting a hands-on Factory Manager to take full ownership of day-to-day operations. You'll plan and oversee sheet metal fabrication jobs from start to finish, ensuring labour, materials and machinery are scheduled effectively to meet deadlines, while maintaining high standards of quality, productivity and Health & Safety.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and schedule sheet metal fabrication work (people, materials, machines and deliveries).
- Manage jobs end-to-end to hit deadlines and maximise productivity.
- Read technical drawings/specs; oversee drafter 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 (risk assessments, toolbox talks, inspections, investigations).
- Manage budget, suppliers and equipment maintenance.
- Produce simple quotations and advise on capacity/lead times.
Key Skills & Experience (Essential):
- Significant sheet metal / profile metal fabrication plus management / supervisory experience.
- Strong technical drawing/specification knowledge.
- CNC machinery experience (able to operate and train others).
- Strong planning/scheduling and KPI/data skills (Excel).
- H&S qualification/training.
- Own transport to SG11 and UK right to work.
Nice to have:
- 2D/3D nesting or CNC programming.
- Welding (aluminium/steel).
- Construction/architectural metalwork.
- First Aid training
Benefits & Package:
- Staged pay increase and performance bonus scheme
- In-work training and education for new skills
- Company pension scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Employee Assistance Programme and mental health support
- Paid birthday day off
Full job description available upon application.
HRGO Recruitment offers permanent and temporary jobs across the UK. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. We aim to respond to all applications. HRGO is an equal opportunities employer.
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