General Manager

General Manager – Engineering Operations

Our Client has established itself as a market leader in precision engineering, fabrication, laser cutting, and specialist manufacturing services. With nearly 50 years of engineering excellence, they continue to progress as a company. 

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading engineering and manufacturing organisations, as General Manager based in the Midlands. 

• Are you a dynamic and strategic leader with a proven track record in operational excellence within engineering and manufacturing?
• Are you ready to take on a pivotal leadership role within one of the UK’s most innovative and award-winning engineering groups?
• Do you have a reputation as a hands-on leader that can spearhead operations, drive growth, and play a key role in shaping the future of a rapidly growing division?

JOB PURPOSE 

As General Manager, you will assume full P&L responsibility the Division, overseeing day-to-day operations while reporting directly to the Managing Director. You will lead a skilled workforce and be accountable for delivering operational efficiency, financial performance, customer satisfaction, and strategic development across the division.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee daily operations to ensure optimum productivity, quality, and safety standards are maintained across all manufacturing activities.
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives to drive growth, operational improvement, and continuous innovation.
• Lead, mentor, and manage departmental leaders and frontline teams, ensuring effective recruitment, development, performance management, and succession planning.
• Take ownership of divisional P&L, budget control, and financial forecasting, ensuring profitability targets are consistently achieved and exceeded.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

We are seeking a highly motivated and commercially astute senior leader who brings a blend of hands-on, operational expertise, and people leadership. You’ll be comfortable navigating complex environments and driving performance with confidence and clarity.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Extensive senior management experience in engineering and manufacturing, ideally within metal-work, fabrication and welding. 
• Strong track record of operational leadership, with demonstrable success in delivering financial growth and sustained business performance.
• Deep understanding of engineering production environments, lean manufacturing practices, and quality control systems.
• Commercially and financially aware, with experience in managing full P&L. 
• Inspirational leadership style with a hands-on approach, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to build strong cross-functional teams.

SALARY & BENEFITS

• Salary: £75k- £78K
• Midlands based 
• Bonus Scheme 
• Company car allowance
• Mobile phone & laptop
• Company pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Employee Benefit Loan scheme
• Opportunities for further career progression 
• Please call Steve on 07903 686255 for a confidential chat and please apply to this advert to prompt a call back.