Prime Appointments Recruitment Agency
Manufacturing Manager
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Manufacturing Manager
£45,000 - £65,000 p/a
Location: Brentwood, Essex, England
Job Type: On-site
About the Role
Prime Appointments is recruiting for an experienced Manufacturing Manager, Production Manager, Tooling Manager, or Engineering Manager to join an established precision engineering business with over 80 years of industry experience.
Supplying sectors including aerospace, defence, rail, marine, and heavy engineering, the company is looking for a hands-on leader to oversee tooling, processes, quality, and Health & Safety, while supporting day-to-day factory operations.
Key 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.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
About You
- 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.
- Engineering apprenticeship or qualification desirable.
- Previous team leadership or supervisory experience.
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
- Practical approach with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Salary & Benefits
- £55,000 – £65,000, depending on experience.
- Monday–Thursday 8:00am–5:00pm; Friday 8:00am–1:00pm.
- 28 days' holiday, increasing to 34 days with service.
- Free on-site parking.
- Long-term opportunity within an established business.
Apply today if you're an experienced Manufacturing Manager, Production Manager, Tooling Manager, or senior technical professional looking for a hands-on leadership opportunity.
Candidates requiring sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this role.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London