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Job Posted: 4 hours ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Job Role: General Manager / Production

Location: Clacton-on-Sea
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000
Role Type: Full-Time, Site-Based

An established engineering manufacturer is seeking a General / Production Manager to oversee daily activities, drive performance, and support ongoing projects and proposals.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist organisation operating within the energy and heavy engineering sectors. The ideal candidate will bring both strong leadership capability and hands-on technical expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

  * Oversee day-to-day site operations, including production, repair work, and engineering activities.

  * Lead multidisciplinary teams, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality performance.

  * Implement robust processes, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives.

  * Provide hands-on engineering input across production, maintenance, and troubleshooting of mechanical systems.

  * Ensure full compliance with industry standards, regulations, and technical specifications.

  * Review technical drawings, documentation, and work packages for accuracy and feasibility.

  * Collaborate with commercial teams to scope new projects, define technical requirements, and support resource and timeline estimations.

Operational Oversight

  * Manage production schedules, resource planning, and workflow coordination.

  * Drive quality assurance and ensure outputs meet customer expectations.

  * Champion HSE best practices and maintain a strong site safety culture.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

  * Previous experience as a General Manager, Production Engineer, Operations Manager, or similar role within engineering, industrial boiler, or heavy industry environments.

  * Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.

  * Proven leadership skills in a site-based environment.

  * Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.

  * Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Desirable:

  * Experience supporting commercial proposals or tender submissions.

  * Knowledge of fabrication, welding, pressure systems, or manufacturing processes.

Personal Attributes

  * Hands-on, practical, and adaptable.

  * Strong organisational and planning skills.

  * Confident decision-maker with the ability to collaborate across teams and with external partners.

  * Committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Apply within or contact Levi Goodridge at Sapien Engineering.

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