Vehicle Production Manager
| Posting date: | 21 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £50,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 August 2025 |
| Location: | Atworth, South West, SN12 8SB |
| Company: | Perfect Placement UK Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 57335037 |
Summary
Vehicle Production Manager required in Atworth, Wiltshire
- Up to £50,000 annual starting salary pending experience.
- 45-hour week Monday to Friday.
- Fantastic long-term career prospects with a business operating for over 35+ years.
Our client, a commercial vehicle bodybuilder specialising in refrigerated vehicles, is currently recruiting for a Vehicle Production Manager for their centre in Atworth.
Reporting to the Depot Manager and working as part of a friendly team, as the Vehicle Production Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the smooth operation of our client's refrigerated vehicle production site. You will be responsible for managing the daily workflow, ensuring that all production targets are met while upholding the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. Your expertise in lean manufacturing, workflow management, and materials control will drive continuous improvement across the site.
You will also be instrumental in setting up and managing the production facility to become established, ensuring alignment with business objectives. With a strong focus on communication and team development, you will mentor and support your team, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence. Additionally, you will work closely with key stakeholders to manage risks, optimise processes, and implement improvements to deliver results.
To be eligible, you will thrive in a leadership role where you can drive performance and foster team development to achieve operational excellence. You will have a passion for continuous improvement, with experience in lean manufacturing and a focus on efficiency and quality. You will enjoy taking on challenges, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement, and leading teams through change to become established. Previous experience in automotive vehicle body assembly and building would be required, ideally at the management/supervisory level alongside a UK driving licence with minimal points. Overall, you will have an eye for detail, have an excellent understanding of the manufacturing process, have good communication skills, have a positive attitude, be self-motivated, and be willing to solve problems as and when they arise.
What's in it for you? For your hard work as a Vehicle Production Manager, our client is offering:
- Up to £50,000 annual starting salary pending experience.
- 31 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus your birthday off work.
- Workplace pension scheme.
- Additional company benefits include access to hundreds of practical, recreational and salary-sacrifice discounts, a staff wellness programme, and regular recognition rewards for staff amongst others.
- Training opportunities and access to our client's in-house training hub.
- Fantastic long-term career prospects with a business operating for over 35+ years.
- 45-hour week Monday to Friday.
If you are interested in hearing more about this Production Manager role, or others we have in your area, please do not hesitate to contact Hamish Lowrie at Perfect Placement today.
At Perfect Placement we specialise in Motor Trade Jobs, so if your Automotive Career is not heading in the direction you wish it to be, be sure to get in touch! We have over 1,800 live vacancies, ranging from HGV Technician Jobs through to Car Sales Executive Jobs.
- Up to £50,000 annual starting salary pending experience.
- 45-hour week Monday to Friday.
- Fantastic long-term career prospects with a business operating for over 35+ years.
Our client, a commercial vehicle bodybuilder specialising in refrigerated vehicles, is currently recruiting for a Vehicle Production Manager for their centre in Atworth.
Reporting to the Depot Manager and working as part of a friendly team, as the Vehicle Production Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the smooth operation of our client's refrigerated vehicle production site. You will be responsible for managing the daily workflow, ensuring that all production targets are met while upholding the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. Your expertise in lean manufacturing, workflow management, and materials control will drive continuous improvement across the site.
You will also be instrumental in setting up and managing the production facility to become established, ensuring alignment with business objectives. With a strong focus on communication and team development, you will mentor and support your team, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence. Additionally, you will work closely with key stakeholders to manage risks, optimise processes, and implement improvements to deliver results.
To be eligible, you will thrive in a leadership role where you can drive performance and foster team development to achieve operational excellence. You will have a passion for continuous improvement, with experience in lean manufacturing and a focus on efficiency and quality. You will enjoy taking on challenges, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement, and leading teams through change to become established. Previous experience in automotive vehicle body assembly and building would be required, ideally at the management/supervisory level alongside a UK driving licence with minimal points. Overall, you will have an eye for detail, have an excellent understanding of the manufacturing process, have good communication skills, have a positive attitude, be self-motivated, and be willing to solve problems as and when they arise.
What's in it for you? For your hard work as a Vehicle Production Manager, our client is offering:
- Up to £50,000 annual starting salary pending experience.
- 31 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus your birthday off work.
- Workplace pension scheme.
- Additional company benefits include access to hundreds of practical, recreational and salary-sacrifice discounts, a staff wellness programme, and regular recognition rewards for staff amongst others.
- Training opportunities and access to our client's in-house training hub.
- Fantastic long-term career prospects with a business operating for over 35+ years.
- 45-hour week Monday to Friday.
If you are interested in hearing more about this Production Manager role, or others we have in your area, please do not hesitate to contact Hamish Lowrie at Perfect Placement today.
At Perfect Placement we specialise in Motor Trade Jobs, so if your Automotive Career is not heading in the direction you wish it to be, be sure to get in touch! We have over 1,800 live vacancies, ranging from HGV Technician Jobs through to Car Sales Executive Jobs.