Factory Manager

Our work matters to millions. It will matter to you too. Join our Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering (BBGE) team as a Factory Manager and you will be a big part of fascinating, complex, varied and meaningful work. This role is based out of our site in Bottesford.

Role purpose: To lead BBGE’s precast pile manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, efficient and high‑quality production that meets programme demand across major infrastructure projects. This role provides technical, operational and resource leadership to deliver consistent factory output aligned to BBGE production requirements.

The successful candidate will have the following key accountabilities:

• Ensure all factory operations are delivered safely and in compliance with BBGE and BBUK Zero Harm requirements;
• Manage day‑to‑day production scheduling to meet project delivery programmes;
• Lead and develop factory teams, including training, competency, performance and workforce planning;
• Monitor and optimise production processes to maximise output and minimise defects, waste and downtime;
• Ensure compliance with all technical specifications, quality controls and testing regimes;
• Oversee plant, machinery and equipment maintenance to ensure safe and reliable operation;
• Manage materials procurement, stock levels and supply‑chain performance;
• Maintain accurate records including production output, quality checks, maintenance logs and H&S reporting;
• Support BBGE project teams with technical manufacturing expertise and delivery planning;
• Develop external sales opportunities and explore alternative precast product lines to support business growth and maximise factory output;
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including automation, workflow efficiency and innovation;
• Ensure continued improvement in factory environmental impact to achieve and exceed BB Group commitments.

The successful candidate will have the following qualities and experience:

• Experience in precast, concrete, heavy manufacturing or piling‑related production
  environments is preferred, but not essential;
• Knowledge of precast pile production processes is desirable;
• Proven leadership capability in a factory or industrial setting;
• A strong understanding of production scheduling, quality assurance and manufacturing safety;
• Proficiency in IT systems including Microsoft Office and production‑tracking software;
• Strong communication, organisational and problem‑solving skills.

Our people are our biggest asset and we focus on recruiting, training and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future. We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package in addition to a competitive base salary and continually invest in developing the skills of our people at every level.

Some of our key benefits are:

• An attractive/negotiated salary;
• Medical health cover;
• Company car (or car allowance);
• Discretionary annual bonus;
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays;
• Pension savings schemes;
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and family friendly policies;
• Access to our Refer and Earn scheme;
• Discretionary annual salary reviews.

Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering is one of the UK’s leading specialist geo-technical contractors, providing innovative piling and ground improvement solutions across all sectors.

Our comprehensive ground engineering capabilities, equipment and experience provide the solid foundations for infrastructure and buildings of any height, ranging from city skyscrapers to cross-country rail and road projects.

Our reputation as one of the UK’s leading specialist geo-technical contractors is earned through the delivery of ground engineering solutions on some of the UK’s largest and most prestigious projects including HS2, The Shard, Wembley Stadium, Reading Station Viaduct, Marble Arch Place, Battersea Power Station redevelopment and the A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon improvement project.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone D&I Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

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