Works Manager

Title: Works Manager Reports to: Southern Operations Manager The Company: Our client FabSpeed (part of Michelmersh Brick Holdings Plc) is a national multi-site operation employing approximately 100 staff. Every day the UK’s biggest and best housing developers rely on FabSpeed Products and Services for their construction projects. Since 2001 they have suppled brickwork and masonry solutions Including Prefabricated lightweight and structural arches, false chimneys and a vast variety of brick specials to thousands of building sites across the UK. Their mission is to continue to develop innovative and cost-efficient solutions backed up by great client service and fast turnaround times. Based at: Watlington Site, Oxfordshire, OX49 5EQ Job purpose: Responsible for the day to management and running of the site. Ensuring all operations and tasks are delivered safely, effectively and efficiently. Hours: 40 per week Salary: Competitive salary and benefits Key Duties and Responsibilities: * Lead departmental safety improvement plan through area ownership, accountability and behavioural change * Drive site Health and Safety (H&S) policy following company & statutory regulations & guidelines * Act as a role model to ensure the site H&S policy is implemented and followed and to encourage the importance of being mindful to potential hazards and ensuring a behavioural safety culture is developed and sustained on site * Lead to improve the business culture and develop the company processes moving forward * Manage and develop efficient output targets and budgets * Manage the control input costs, budgets and setting functional objectives/targets. * In conjunction with other departments ensure all quality, environmental, energy management targets are met in accordance with relevant standards * Develop plans and ideas for continuous business improvement * Manage and review engineering effectiveness * Ensure efficient procurement and use of materials or capital. * Liaise with different departments, teams and companies, e.g. suppliers, managers, clients * Establish strong communication and working relations with other functional managers to implement the company’s policies and goals * Collate and analyse data, putting together production reports for both managers and customers * Review teams’ performances and identify training needs * Oversee and assist in the recruitment and selection process as and when required * Translate the Company strategic objectives into local site-based targets Key Experience and Qualifications: * Solid understanding of H&S procedures and legislation (preferably NEBOSH qualified) * Evidence of Leadership / Management training * At least 2 Years’ experience managing people * Experience with ISO9001:2015 * Construction industry background desirable (but all candidates will be considered) Technical skills and Personality Traits: Good team worker demonstrating loyalty and commitment to the Company and team members High organisational skills and ability to manage a number of projects at the same time. Ability to prioritise own workload. Ability to work under pressure and multitask Good communication skills Leadership skills and the ability to motivate others to meet deadlines Good knowledge in IT skills (for example Microsoft Office; especially Excel) Must be detail oriented Strong negotiation skills for getting materials within budget at the right time A results-driven approach to work