Works Manager

Works Manager/ Welding Engineer Wanted- Technical, Progression & Perks!

Bradford West Yorkshire| £50K| Progression Opportunities

Are you an experienced Works Manager with technical welding experience ready to step into a role that fully utilises your skills, experience and offers a clear path of progression?

Our client is a leading manufacturer of containers for the industrial markets. They specialise in design, manufacture, installation, and service, offering a full turn-key approach. They have invested responsibly in the manufacturing facility to drive innovation and remain a market leader in the manufacture of their products.

What’s in it for you?

£50,000 per annum

Days: Mon- Fri 8am- 4:15pm

30 days holiday (inc. bank hols)

Employee benefits scheme

Progression – opportunity to progress within the business

Your Role

• Lead, support and develop the production team to deliver against key objectives.
• Ensure production processes consistently meet quality, health & safety, and compliance standards.
• Promote and uphold a strong safety-first culture across the shop floor—ensuring use of PPE and full adherence to H&S policies.
• Conduct regular team briefings and toolbox talks to maintain open communication and alignment.
• Liaise effectively with other departments, external inspectors, and regulatory bodies as needed.
• Attend review meetings and contribute technical input where required.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of documentation (Document Pack / Life Time Records) to meet customer and compliance requirements.
• Champion continuous improvement across production and ensure best practices are adopted.

Your Background

• A strong engineering background—ideally in mechanical, electrical, or structural engineering.
• A natural leader who can engage, motivate, and develop a diverse production team.
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualified
• Solid understanding of welding standards (BS EN ISO 9606-1, BS EN ISO (phone number removed), and BS EN ISO (phone number removed) and how they are applied in the manufacturing process
• Hands-on experience in managing production within a technical manufacturing environment.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to balance cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Confident with MS Office and production documentation systems.
• Equally comfortable in the office and on the shop floor—leading by example.

Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business where investment, innovation and integrity is at the heart of the operation, offering excellent opportunity for progression.

Ready to make the move
Apply online now – don’t miss your chance to build your future with the best.