General Manager / Production Engineer

Overview

Location: Clacton-on-Sea • Employment Type: Full-Time, Site-Based • Salary: £40,000 – £45,000

Role

General Manager / Production Engineer

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily site operations related to boiler production, repair, and related engineering activities.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality work.
• Implement and maintain operational processes, performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide hands-on engineering support across production, troubleshooting, and maintenance of boiler systems.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, safety regulations, and technical specifications.
• Review technical documentation, drawings, and work packages; ensure engineering accuracy and feasibility.
• Assist in developing technical and commercial proposals for new and existing clients.
• Work with sales and commercial teams to scope projects, define technical requirements, and estimate resources and timelines.
• Provide expert input to help win projects and enhance customer confidence.
• Manage production schedules, resource allocation, and workflow planning.
• Drive quality assurance, ensuring production output meets standards and customer expectations.
• Oversee site safety procedures and promote best-practice HSE culture.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Proven experience in a General Manager, Production Engineer, Operations Manager, or similar role in the engineering or boiler sector.
• Degree or relevant qualification in Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Strong leadership abilities with experience managing teams in a site-based environment.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, engineering documents, and specifications.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Desirable

• Experience supporting commercial proposals or tender submissions.
• Knowledge of fabrication, welding, pressure systems, or boiler manufacturing processes.

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