Head of Build and Production
hace 4 horas
Chester
Due to continued growth, our client is seeking a hands-on Head of Build & Production to play a key role in the next stage of its journey. This is not just a management role; it’s an opportunity to shape how things are built. You’ll take ownership of the workshop and installation teams while helping evolve production processes, introduce efficiencies, and support scalable growth. Role Overview: This role combines leadership, production planning, and quality control with a strong hands-on approach. You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day running of the workshop and installations, while also bringing fresh thinking around modular construction, process optimisation, and manufacturing scalability. Key Responsibilities: • Oversee all workshop operations, ensuring safe and efficient production, • Plan and manage production schedules to meet internal and external demand, • Ensure all builds meet high quality standards and specifications, • Monitor stock levels and coordinate material ordering, • Coordinate installation schedules across multiple sites, • Ensure all installations are delivered on time and to a high standard, • Troubleshoot on-site challenges and implement practical solutions, • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth delivery into live environments, • Support recruitment, on-boarding, and training of new hires, • Set clear expectations and maintain high performance standards, • Foster a collaborative, accountable, and positive team culture, • Maintain a safe working environment across workshop and sites, • Conduct risk assessments and implement appropriate controls, • Apply experience in modular construction and modern build methods, • Introduce tools, machinery, and systems to enhance consistency and reduce build time Skills & Experience: Essential • Proven experience in a workshop, manufacturing, or construction environment, • Experience managing or supervising teams, • Hands-on, practical mindset with strong problem-solving ability, • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality, • Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate across teams Highly Desirable • Experience in modular construction, prefabrication, or off-site manufacturing, • Background in timber construction, carpentry, or similar trade, • Experience managing installations or site-based projects, • Knowledge of health and safety regulations (e.g. COSHH, risk assessments) What’s on Offer: • Salary: £55,000 - £65,000, • Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm (on-site role; no hybrid working), • Private medical insurance + Health & well-being programme, • Holiday allowance: 23 days + bank holidays, • Pension contribution, • Annual complimentary cabin stay