Our client is a market leading manufacturer of products and solutions utilised within the construction industry.
Applicants to the Production Manager vacancy invited from a wide range of manufacturing backgrounds.The business is part of a market leading manufacturing group with multiple sites based across the UK.
Working as part of the senior leadership team the Production Manager position is a senior level appointment, in which you will assume Manufacturing responsibility for one of their key operations, and multiple productions lines, close to the Buxton area.Applicants are invited from a wide range of manufacturing backgrounds but must have experience of managing production within a made to order, fast paced and high volume heavy industrial manufacturing environment, in which continuous improvement and lean manufacturing techniques are at the heart of what you do.What's on Offer for the Production Manager
A salary of £70,000
8% KPI Bonus
Private Medical
Location - Buxton/Peak District
Monday - Friday Working (8-4)
Genuine career development working with an internal manufacturing company
Working with a market leading international manufacturing business
Key Responsibilities for the Production Manager
The leadership of 4 direct reports and up to 20 indirect reports, across manufacturing / production operations, covering both automated and labour intensive processes, whilst seeking to automate processes where possible
The development and promotion of lean manufacturing techniques, such as 5s, 6 sigma, VSM, SMED, TPM, OEE etc, across manufacturing operations
People Management, including the motivation and mentoring of your team to effectively problem solve and develop their careers, aligning the right level of leadership to drive the site and manufacturing lines forward
Implementation and management of HSEQ standard and policy
To identify opportunities to further automate manufacturing processes
Essential Experience as a Production Manager
Previous experience within a senior production/ manufacturing leadership position, e.g.
Operations Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Production Manager, Shift Operations Manager, Shift Production Manager, Production Lead, etc
Leadership and people management skills and the ability to build, motivate, develop and improve teams.
Resilient & energetic with good influencing & communication skills - credible at all levels from shop floor to Exec
The ability to lead production activities, KPI metrics, analysing results to recommend & implement required improvements in performance
Experience within a fast-paced manufacturing / engineering environment, practically implementing continuous improvement tools and techniques - Lean and Six Sigma.
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Type: Permanent Location: Buxton, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £65000.00 - £70000.00 per annum
Posted: 2026-09-18 15:43:07
Mechanical Plant Fitter
Permanent Role | Heavy Industrial Environment
An established industrial business is seeking an experienced Mechanical Plant Fitter to support the maintenance and reliability of their production site.
This is a hands-on role suited to an engineer who enjoys fault finding, problem solving and working on large-scale plant and equipment within a fast-paced operational environment.
You'll play a key role in ensuring production assets remain safe, reliable and available, whilst contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the business.
The Role
Reporting into the Engineering Team, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a wide range of fixed and mobile plant equipment across a heavy industrial environment.
Key responsibilities include:
Responding to mechanical breakdowns and restoring plant safely and efficiently
Carrying out planned preventative maintenance activities
Diagnosing faults and implementing long-term engineering solutions
Maintaining conveyors, crushers, screens, pumps, gearboxes, motors and associated plant equipment
Performing welding, fabrication and mechanical repair work
Supporting shutdowns, inspections and maintenance projects
Working closely with operational teams, contractors and suppliers
Recording maintenance activities using maintenance management systems
Promoting high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance
What We're Looking For
Applications are welcomed from candidates with experience in:
Quarrying
Aggregates
Asphalt
Concrete
Recycling
Waste Processing
Heavy Manufacturing
Industrial Processing
Material Handling
Mining
Plant Hire
Heavy Engineering
You will ideally possess:
A recognised Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification
Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills
Experience maintaining industrial plant and process equipment
Knowledge of bearings, drives, pumps, motors and gearboxes
Welding and fabrication experience
A proactive approach to maintenance and continuous improvement
The ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
A full UK driving licence
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a well-established business operating within a critical industrial sector, offering long-term career stability, varied engineering challenges and the chance to work on a diverse range of large-scale plant and equipment.
The successful candidate will join a supportive engineering team where safety, reliability and operational excellence are at the heart of everything they do.
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Type: Permanent Location: Buxton, England
Salary / Rate: £40000 - £50000 per annum + + OT
Posted: 2026-09-05 08:51:15
