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Prime Appointments
Works Manager
Colchester, Essex
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- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 9 days ago
- Salary
- 40000.00 - 50000.00 GBP Annual + Depending on level of experience
- Recruiter
- Prime Appointments
- Closes
- 28 Aug 2026
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Works Manager
Location: Colchester
Salary: 40,000 – 50,000 per annum
An established and growing manufacturer of construction products is seeking an experienced Works Manager to lead its production operation in Colchester. This is a hands–on management role, ideal for someone with experience in heavy manufacturing, construction materials, concrete, aggregates, quarrying, precast, asphalt, recycling or other industrial production environments.
You will be responsible for managing a team of around 15 production staff, ensuring efficient manufacturing, maintaining quality standards and driving continuous improvement across the site.
Duties
Lead and manage a team of 15 production operativesOversee day–to–day manufacturing and production activitiesPlan and coordinate daily, weekly and monthly production schedulesDrive productivity improvements and reduce wasteMonitor quality, output and production performanceImplement and maintain company procedures and policiesTrain, coach and develop production staffEnsure Health & Safety and environmental standards are metInvestigate and resolve production issuesEnsure products are prepared correctly for dispatchOversee vehicle loading and on–time deliveriesRequirements
Previous experience as a Works Manager, Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Factory Manager or Operations ManagerBackground within heavy manufacturing or construction product manufacturingProven people management and leadership experienceStrong understanding of production planning and continuous improvementHealth & Safety knowledge (IOSH qualification desirable)Excellent communication and organisational skillsHands–on approach with the ability to lead by exampleBenefits
40,000 – 50,000 depending on experienceMonday to Friday, day shift (typically 6am–2pm, flexibility required)20 days holiday plus bank holidaysCompany pensionHealthcare schemeFree onsite parkingIf you're an experienced manufacturing leader looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Julia at Prime Appointments for more information.
Please note: Candidates requiring sponsorship now or in the future cannot be considered for this position.
Ad ID: 5418739026
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