Factory Manager – Modular Buildings in Alton, Hampshire

Factory Manager – Modular Buildings
Near Alton, Hampshire
Salary £50,000 + Car Allowance + Pension + 25 days Holiday

Blaymires Recruitment is representing an established modular building specialist based near Alton, Hampshire, which is looking to appoint a Factory Manager.

The company designs, manufactures and installs modular buildings for education and commercial clients, including classrooms, offices and specialist facilities.

This role will involve spending approximately 80% of your time in the factory overseeing production and 20% attending project sites to oversee installation.

The opportunity would suit a practical, organised manager with experience leading production teams within modular buildings, portable accommodation or Modern Methods of Construction (MMC).

The Role

You will oversee the daily running of the factory, ensuring buildings are produced safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards and programme. You will also coordinate with installation teams to ensure a smooth transition from factory completion to site delivery.

Factory Responsibilities

• Plan and manage production schedules to meet project deadlines.
• Supervise factory operatives, trades and subcontractors, allocating work and monitoring progress.
• Coordinate materials, labour and equipment to maintain efficient production.
• Ensure work follows approved drawings and specifications.
• Monitor workmanship throughout production and resolve defects before dispatch.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety, housekeeping and equipment care.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce waste and minimise rework.
• Keep management informed of progress, resource requirements and any production delays.

Site Installation Responsibilities

• Attend project sites to oversee the installation of modular buildings.
• Coordinate with transport providers, specialist lifting contractors and installation teams.
• Check site readiness and resolve practical issues affecting installation.
• Monitor safety, quality and progress during installation.
• Coordinate finishing works and snagging to support successful handover.

Requirements

• Experience as a Factory Manager, Production Manager, Workshop Manager or similar.
• Ideally, a background in modular buildings, portable accommodation or offsite construction.
• Proven ability to lead teams and coordinate multiple trades.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong planning, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• A practical understanding of building construction, quality control and health and safety.
• Confidence communicating with colleagues, suppliers, subcontractors and clients.
• Willingness to travel to project sites for approximately 20% of the role.

On Offer

• Salary £50,000
• Car Allowance
• 25 days holiday
• Pension
• Interesting and varied work.
• Opportunity to grow with the company.

For more information, contact Steve at Blaymires Recruitment on (phone number removed), or apply with your current CV.