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Factory Manager

Nelson, UK

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

66015

Published date:

05-02-2026

Summary

Factory Manager | Nelson | £50,000 to £55,000

Want more influence over how things run, and to see your ideas actually implemented?

This role could be your opportunity to lead a close-knit factory team that designs and builds bespoke bakery machinery used across the world. The work is varied, the business is growing, and because it's employee-owned, everyone has a real voice and a share in the profits.

If you've got solid production leadership experience in a manufacturing setting and you still enjoy being hands-on when needed, this could be a great fit.

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

Running day-to-day factory operations: fabrication, assembly, testing and delivery
Leading a skilled team of engineers, fitters and fabricators
Making sure projects are delivered on time, on spec and safely
Reviewing designs and offering input on how to make things easier to build
Managing supplier relationships and keeping production flowing
Driving quality, efficiency and safety standards across the board

What’s in it for you:

£50,000 to £55,000 salary depending on experience
Employee Ownership Trust profit share (not guaranteed but paid out at around £3k for the last 3 years)
Health cover, health cash plan and workplace pension
A real say in how things are run and a cut of the rewards
The autonomy to make improvements without having to push through layers of red tape

You’ll need:

A background in engineering (HNC, HND or similar)
At least 5 years in a production leadership role in a manufacturing environment
Confidence managing a team and solving problems on the shop floor
The ability to read technical drawings and communicate clearly with design and production teams
A practical, sleeves-rolled-up mindset

About the company:

GBS Automation is based in Nelson. They design and manufacture custom bakery machinery for clients in the UK and overseas. The business is employee-owned, meaning everyone here has a meaningful stake in its success and a clear incentive to do great work together.

Interested?

No need for a long-winded CV. Just send a short overview of your experience and we’ll take it from there.

So you're aware, your application will be reviewed directly by the hiring manager.

Mechanical Fitter | Nelson | £18 per hour + Overtime + EOT Profit Share

Looking for more variety in your work, and the chance to see the machines you build come to life on site?

This is a hands-on role that splits your time between the workshop and customer sites, both in the UK and overseas. You’ll be building and assembling bakery machinery from drawings and CAD models, installing it at customer sites, and getting stuck into testing, troubleshooting and commissioning.

The business is employee-owned, which means everyone here has a genuine stake in how things run and shares in the profits too.

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

Assembling machinery from 2D drawings and 3D CAD models
Installing, commissioning and starting up machines at customer sites
Carrying out site surveys, repairs and fault finding when needed
Supporting factory acceptance tests (FATs) and equipment handovers
Working with motors, conveyors, gearboxes, pneumatics and sensors
Rolling your sleeves up to support the wider team wherever needed

What’s in it for you:

£18 per hour plus regular overtime at time and a half
Annual profit share after 12 months (Employee Ownership Trust)
Health cover, health cash plan and workplace pension
Full workwear provided
The chance to travel, learn and take on real responsibility in a growing team

You’ll need:

A Level 3 NVQ or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering
Solid bench fitting, assembly and general mechanical skills
The ability to read technical drawings and CAD references
Pneumatics experience and hands-on familiarity with production equipment
A full UK driving licence and valid passport
A proactive mindset and the flexibility to switch between factory and field work

About the company:

GBS Automation is based in Nelson. They design and manufacture bespoke bakery machinery for clients across the UK and beyond. As an employee-owned business, everyone here has a meaningful stake in its success and a clear incentive to deliver high standards for every project.

Interested?

No need for a lengthy application. Just send a short overview of your experience and we’ll take it from there.

So you're aware, your application will be reviewed directly by the hiring manager.

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