General Manager​/Production Engineer

Clacton-on-Sea

Full-Time, Site-Based

£40,000 - £45,000

I am recruiting for an experienced General Manager / Production Engineer with a strong engineering background. This site‑based role will oversee day-to-day operations, support proposal development, and ensure effective production, maintenance, and project execution. The ideal candidate will have held a similar managerial or production engineering position within the energy, boiler, or heavy engineering sectors.

• 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.

• 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.

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

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