Deputy Works Manager in Halifax, West Yorkshire

Location: Halifax, West Yorkshire
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + Excellent Benefits
Hours: Monday - Friday | Days
Job Type: Permanent

ES Recruit is seeking a Deputy Works Manager to join a leading UK structural steelwork manufacturer based in Halifax.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Manufacturing Supervisor, Works Supervisor or Fabrication supervisor looking to take the next step into a senior leadership role.

You'll be joining a successful business with over 50 years of experience, delivering structural steelwork for major UK construction projects.

Working alongside the Works Manager, you'll take responsibility for supporting day-to-day factory operations, ensuring production targets, quality standards and health & safety requirements are consistently achieved.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and managing day-shift production teams
• Monitoring staff performance, attendance and timekeeping
• Managing employee conduct and resolving workplace issues
• Coordinating labour, machinery and materials to meet production schedules
• Driving productivity, efficiency and continuous improvement
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety and compliance
• Working closely with subcontractors and other departments
• Reporting on production performance, delays and resource requirements
• Supporting the Works Manager with operational planning and decision-making

• Previous supervisory or management experience within manufacturing, engineering or structural steelwork
• Strong leadership skills with the confidence to manage people and make decisions
• Experience managing production targets, staff performance and workflow
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Strong understanding of manufacturing health & safety
• Ability to handle difficult conversations professionally and consistently
• Proactive, hands-on approach to problem-solving
• Ambition to progress into senior operational management

Experience within structural steel fabrication or heavy engineering would be particularly advantageous.

£45,000 - £50,000 per annum

• 33 days' holiday, including bank holidays and Christmas shutdown
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Life assurance - 4x annual salary (subject to pension scheme membership)
• Bonus scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee-owned business
• Free on-site parking
• Employee discounts and benefits portal
• Employee referral programme
• Company events
• £50 clothing allowance
• Genuine career progression opportunities

Monday - Friday | Approximately 7:00am - 4:00pm
Some flexibility will be required to support production teams and shift operations.

If you're an experienced Works / Manufacturing supervisor or Fabrication supervisor ready for your next career move, we'd like to hear from you.

Click Apply with your up-to-date CV or contact Dean Carthy at ES Recruit for further details.