Job description
Director of Engineering
£80,000 - 100,000 + bonus + Progression
Ashford, Kent
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Engineering or Technical Manager / Director with experience working in manufacturing alongside a leading Construction company who design, manufacture and install a unique range of structures to the education, healthcare and commercial sectors.
On offer is the chance to become an integral part of a top-tier Construction company, taking on a managerial role, managing a team of Manufacturing experts. In this capacity, you will play a pivotal role within a rapidly expanding company, all while enjoying a generous salary, exceptional bonus scheme and career development.
This family run company have a decade long legacy dominating the outdoor manufacturing industry generating an impressive turnover of 20 Million. Specialising in the design, manufacture and install canopies, shelters and outdoor seating for the education, healthcare and sports sectors this company have ambitious plans for nationwide expansion and aims to double its turnover within the next five years. To facilitate this growth, they are seeking a Director of Engineering expert to play a pivotal role in driving the company's expansion plans.
On offer is a rare opportunity for a highly motivated Engineering expert who has experience overseeing manufacturing factories, ideally for modular / offsite projects to join a rapidly expanding contractor in an autonomous role where you will demonstrate your expertise within a dynamic company.
In this role you will be overseeing the Manufacturing department within the business. You will be responsible for working with the Operations Director to create, implement and deliver a number if strategies to improve efficiencies within the factory. In this role you ensure key KPIs are outlined for the engineering team in line with business goal. You will oversee the smooth safe running of the factory.
It is imperative that you have strong Managerial skills with experience managing manufacturing factories team sector with proven ability increase productivity and get the best out of employees.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a new challenge in a rare position where you will have autonomy and satisfaction whilst working on a range of project whilst stepping into a long term successful career path.
The role
- Director of Engineering / Head of Technical
- Overseeing a Manufacturing factory for a modular construction company
- Create, develop and implement strategies to increase productivity
- Management of staff setting clear goals for the division
- Setting targets for sales teams to achieve
The person
- Director of Engineering / Head of Technical
- Construction or manufacturing experience (desired)
- Experience overseeing manufacturing factories
- Engineering degree / equivalent
- Ideally NEBOSH
- Excellent written and verbal communicator
Reference: BBBH239989
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This vacancy is being advertised by Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd. The services of Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency.
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd regrets to inform that our client can only accept applications from engineering candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the UK. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed
