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Deputy Works Manager - Structural Steel Location: Halifax, West Yorkshire Salary: 45,000 - 50,000 + Excellent Benefits Hours: Monday - Friday Days Job Type: Permanent ES Recruit is seeking a Deputy Works Manager to join a leading UK structural steelwork manufacturer based in Halifax. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Manufacturing Supervisor, Works Supervisor or Fabrication supervisor looking to take the next step into a senior leadership role. You'll be joining a successful business with over 50 years of experience, delivering structural steelwork for major UK construction projects. The Role Working alongside the Works Manager, you'll take responsibility for supporting day-to-day factory operations, ensuring production targets, quality standards and health & safety requirements are consistently achieved. Key responsibilities include: Leading and managing day-shift production teams Monitoring staff performance, attendance and timekeeping Managing employee conduct and resolving workplace issues Coordinating labour, machinery and materials to meet production schedules Driving productivity, efficiency and continuous improvement Maintaining high standards of health, safety and compliance Working closely with subcontractors and other departments Reporting on production performance, delays and resource requirements Supporting the Works Manager with operational planning and decision-making What We're Looking For Previous supervisory or management experience within manufacturing, engineering or structural steelwork Strong leadership skills with the confidence to manage people and make decisions Experience managing production targets, staff performance and workflow Excellent organisational and communication skills Strong understanding of manufacturing health & safety Ability to handle difficult conversations professionally and consistently Proactive, hands-on approach to problem-solving Ambition to progress into senior operational management Experience within structural steel fabrication or heavy engineering would be particularly advantageous. Salary & Benefits 45,000 - 50,000 per annum 33 days' holiday, including bank holidays and Christmas shutdown 5% employer pension contribution Life assurance - 4x annual salary (subject to pension scheme membership) Bonus scheme Flexible working arrangements Employee-owned business Free on-site parking Employee discounts and benefits portal Employee referral programme Company events 50 clothing allowance Genuine career progression opportunities Working Hours Monday - Friday Approximately 7:00am - 4:00pm Some flexibility will be required to support production teams and shift operations. Apply Today If you're an experienced Works / Manufacturing supervisor or Fabrication supervisor ready for your next career move, we'd like to hear from you. Click Apply with your up-to-date CV or contact Dean Carthy at ES Recruit for further details.