Works Manager

Thorn Baker Recruitment have the exciting opportunity to recruit for a Works Manager for a reputable client in the Mansfield area.

Our client is a highly respected engineering business operating within the toolmaking and mould/die sector. With advanced in-house CNC and EDM capabilities, they manufacture, maintain, and repair high-precision tooling to exacting standards. Their reputation is built on technical expertise, quality craftsmanship, and meticulous attention to detail.

A works manager is responsible for overseeing daily workshop production, ensuring safety compliance (H&S, COSHH), and maintaining, and managing staff performance to meet efficiency targets. They play a critical role in coordinating production flow, managing resources, and ensuring high-quality, on-time project delivery. This is a senior leadership role requiring strong people management, structure and commercial awareness within a precision engineering environment.

• This is a stable day shift position, offering excellent work-life balance and long-term career stability.
• Starting salary of £50,000 per annum
• Chance for career progression within the company

• Oversee and coordinate daily production within the workshop and moulding operations
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety regulations, including H&S and COSHH requirements
• Manage staff performance, productivity, and development to meet efficiency targets

• Proven experience in a Works Manager, Production Manager, within toolmaking, precision engineering or a technical manufacturing environment is essential
• You must have a strong engineering background (ESSENTIAL)
• Strong understanding of H&S legislation and COSHH compliance
• Experience managing teams in a workshop or production setting
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Results-driven with a focus on quality and efficiency
• Confident communicator with strong leadership presence

If you are an experienced Works Manager with an engineering background looking for a technically rewarding role within a respected toolmaking company, we would love to hear from you.

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