The signage company

Our client, the signage company, work with an enviable portfolio of high profile blue chip clients, and leading brands. Their client list features some of the most recognizable names in sectors including retail, leisure, technology, finance and many more.

As a full service sign company, they design, manufacture, and install large scale signage programmes nationally and internationally, project managing each stage of process.

The company has continuously invested in their in-house production capabilities and boast an impressive range of cutting edge fabrication, manufacturing, graphics production in their factory.

​About this senior Signage Production Managers job

This senior signage production managers job will initial start as a Production Director Designate, and be part of the senior management team.

Once established in the role, and the transition of the incumbent Directors passes over to the future senior leaders, the opportunity to become an executive director, with shares in the business, will be given as you move up to become the Production Director.

The key objective of this senior signage Production Managers job function is the overall management of the sign companies production department. Given the size of the business this includes, the Production Manager, the team of Production Coordinators and shop-floor staff. In total c. 35 staff / reports.

This sign industry Production Managers job responsibilities

In summary, this sign industry Production Managers job responsibilities will include:

• Providing strong technical support to the business, including materials, specifications & innovative production methods
  
• Complete management of the production department & team
  
• Selection & Management of Sub-Contractors / external manufacturing partners
  
• Production planning & scheduling
  
• Coordinating appropriate resource, overtime etc as & when required
  
• Ensuring production efficiencies & commercial results 
  
• Motivation, management & mentoring of the production team
  
• Continuous development of knowledge, process improvements & innovation
  

You

So, to be considered fro this senior production managers job you’ll need

• To be hands on, able to pitch in, not just manage the team from a far.
  
• The ability to demonstrate knowledge & understanding of working in a similar position for a SME engineering or manufacturing business.
  
• Signage experience is preferable but it is acknowledged that other allied industries will be considered & may be possibly advantageous. Engineering, Shopfitting / Interior fit out, retail display & fabricated point of sale / point of purchase production work with similar clients, processes & demands.
  
• An understanding of batch production is required, as is a flexible approach & the ability to think on your feet.
  
• To be able to deal with what is often a fast moving & challenging environment.
  
• You will have good people management skills, able to get the best out of your team using motivating techniques that suit the individual.
  
• An appreciation of Health & Safety, although the company has a Health & Safety officer.
  
• To be commercially savvy, know your way around a balance sheet & understand P&L.
  

What’s in it for you

Finally, in conclusion, as well as offering you a genuine career opportunity, with a plan, and the support to grow your role and responsibilities, to Production Director level, in addition, the package on offer for this sign industry Production Managers job includes.

Package:

• Salary: £50,000 – £60,000
  
• Company Car
  
• Benefits

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The Company

Our client, the company, is one of the UK’s largest and market leaders in their industry. They work with an enviable portfolio of major blue-chip clients, servicing their internal and external signage, corporate identity, and environmental branding needs.

The company’s client list features some of the most highly recognisable brands, and corporate organisations, in sectors including retail, leisure, technology, finance and many more.

Due to retirement leading to the need for an operational restructure, our client is now recruiting a Works Manager / Assistant Production Manager to oversee the management of the shop-floor and the production team.

About this sign industry Assistant Production Management job

As the Assistant Production Manager, you’ll report directly to the Senior Production Manager.

You’ll be responsible for the day to day running of the shop-floor and the production team. Allowing the Senior Production Manager to concentrate on the research, development and prototyping of new products and client solutions.

You will be required to manage production workflow, ranging from volume roll-outs to small batch production runs. Adapting to client demands and the needs of the business, as well as managing and motivating the production team.

This Signage Assistant Production Manager jobs responsibilities

This signage Assistant Production Manager jobs responsibilities will include:

• Liaising with internal departments, sales, project management & installation
• Subcontractor & Supplier assessment, negotiation & management
• Production planning / scheduling
• Advising on technical specifications, materials & finishes
• Managing, mentoring & motivating staff
• Coordinating appropriate resource, overtime etc as & when required
• Maintaining a clean & safe working environment inline with H&S policy
• Manage the commercial aspects of production, minimising waste
• Stock control

You

So, to be considered for this sign industry Assistant Production Management job you’ll need to be able to demonstrate:

• A proven record as an assistant production manager or production supervisor, ideally in signage but related metal & plastic fabrication will be considered
• Technical proficiency, understanding of materials, finishes & specifications
• Able to read design / production drawings
• Proven ability of production planning for bespoke products in volume & batch production runs
• Problem solving skills, & the ability to focus on the solution not the problem
• Understanding of Health & Safety
• Commercially aware
• Professional, reliable & committed with a can do attitude
• Organised and able to work under pressure.
• People management & leadership skills
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Right to work in the UK

What’s in it for you

This is an opportunity for you to join one of the UK’s leading signage companies. You’ll have the opportunity to work with major corporate clients and brands. As a large sign manufacturer, that continues to grow, those who display the right attributes will have the opportunity for future career progression.

A competitive sign industry package is available:

• Basic salary range: c£30,000 – £40,000
• Benefits
• 23 days Holiday + Bank Holidays

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The Company

The company, our client, is one of the UK’s largest sign manufacturers, and specialises in high value bespoke one offs and large corporate identity brand rollouts.

Offering Design, in-house Manufacturing and Fabrication for bespoke internal, external, illuminated and non-illuminated signage for a wide variety of clients including: retail, leisure, financial and corporate blue chip clients.

About this CNC Operators job

In this CNC Operators job in Nottingham you’ll work in a great environment, alongside a successful and vibrant production team.

Working from 7.30 am to 4.00 pm Monday to Thursday, and 7.30 am to 3.00 pm on Friday, with opportunities for overtime during busy production

This CNC Operator jobs responsibilities

This CNC Operator jobs responsibilities will include:

• Working to production schedule
• Selecting & setting up materials for the correct machines
• Producing high quality work
• Efficient use of materials minimising waste
• Cleaning & maintaining machinery
• Keeping a safe & tidy workplace
• Following Health and Safety policy

You

So, to be considered for this CNC job in Nottingham you’ll need:

• The ability to read production drawings is essential
• To be familiar with various materials including aluminium, acrylic, foamex, MDF etc
• Ability to work efficiently & build effective working relationships
• Capable of working to a high standard / awareness of quality control
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic & proactive
• Excellent organisational skills
• Good communication skills with internal colleagues
• To be a reliable, trustworthy worker
• The ability to get to and from the factory at the required times to work
• Right to work & live in the UK

What’s in it for you

This is an opportunity for you to join one of the UK’s leading signage companies. You’ll work with major corporate clients and brands. As a large sign manufacturer, that continues to grow, those who display the right attributes will also have the opportunity to progress their career.

• Basic salary range: c.£9.50 – £11.00 per hour
• Overtime: @ time & a half
• 23 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Benefits

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About the Company

The company, our client, design and implement bespoke and modular 3D architectural features that define and enhance user experience in the built environment. Products include:

Ceilings and ceiling suspended decorative and placemaking solutions. Walling, facades and other interior and exterior architectural, decorative features. Through to eco-friendly LED lighting systems, illuminated backlit media, retail displays, and fabricated casings for technology-based products and installations.

Typical clients include supermarkets, department stores, shop in shop retail spaces through to showrooms, galleries, and workplace environments.

About this Autodesk Inventor Design job

This Autodesk Inventor Design job is a permanent, full-time position. The role offers the opportunity for home based / remote working.

In brief, this technical design job will require you to produce working drawings for manufacture, using Autodesk Inventor. Products include bespoke and modular 3D metal frames, structures and aluminium clad units, installed in internal and external spaces.

Technical Designer – Inventor jobs responsibilities

The Technical Designer – Inventor jobs responsibilities will include:

• Create 2D & 3D design visuals
• Produce technical manufacturing drawings
• Product design & development
• Liaise with conceptual / creative design team
• Support sales & projects team with client visuals
• Taking & developing briefs
• Develop your understanding of products, materials, specifications & finishes

You

So, to be considered for this 3D Technical Design job you must be able to demonstrate a background of working in a technical engineering design job and be proficient using Autodesk Inventor. It is expected that you will be a capable middleweight designer.

In addition, you will need to display:

• Ability to produce high quality design visuals
• Knowledge of working in a design, manufacturing & installation business
• Ideally, you’ll have experience of working in metal fabrication, e.g. Aluminium cladding / facades, fascia’s & soffits, windows & doors etc
• Sound technical understanding & practical thinking
• Self-motivation, capable of working remotely & independently
• Well organised, disciplined & proactive
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• A keen eye for detail & an appreciation of design led, innovative solutions
• The right to work, and currently reside, in the UK

What’s in it for you

In short, this Inventor Designer jobs got several features that may interest you and your career motivations.

First, you’ll be joining a well-established business, but working on a new product area that is already becoming a significant growth area for the business. As a result, you’ll have the opportunity for future career progression.

Second, this 3D design job’s based remotely. Therefore, providing you with a better work / life balance and saving you the cost of commuting.

Thirdly, a generous salary is on offer based on experience.

• Basic salary: c.£30,000 – £45,000 (dependent on experience)
• Benefits

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About the Company

The company design and execute 3D architectural features that define commercial environments and enhance the user experience. Offering bespoke and modular solutions, products include:

Ceilings and ceiling suspended decorative and placemaking solutions. Walling, facades and other interior and exteriors architectural and decorative features. Through to eco-friendly LED lighting systems, illuminated backlit media, signage, retail displays, and fabricated casings for technology based products and installations.

Typical clients include retailers, including supermarkets, department stores, shop in shop through to showrooms, galleries, and workplace environments.

About this Market Research job

This Market research job sits within the Sales & Marketing team. The position is not a sales role, but on occasion may require client liaison. As an example, taking incoming calls generated by marketing and obtaining a brief understanding of the enquiry to generate leads to pass to the sales team.

This Market Research & Customer Analysis jobs responsibilities

This Market Research & Customer Analyst jobs responsibilities is to conduct targeted market research and customer analysis of companies in agreed vertical markets. Identify key contacts within a company, and ultimately support the sales team to penetrate new markets and clients, in line with our client’s strategic development plan.

Duties will include you to:

• Liaise with Senior Leadership & internal teams to identify target markets
• Participate in video meetings at Group and Team level
• Research & identify prospective client companies using online & offline research strategies
• Pinpoint key decision makers & influencers & associate contacts to company records
• Identify potential projects & relevant contacts – Brand Owners, Stakeholders, Architects, Specifiers, Contractors etc
• Accurately record & maintain market research & customer analysis data
• Recommend targeted marketing activities based on market research & customer analysis findings
• Create & execute lead generation strategies & marketing communication material
• Field incoming customer enquiries, record accurate information on leads for the sales team
• Support the achievement of the company’s market growth & customer acquisition plans

You

So, to be considered for this Customer Analyst and Market Research job you must be able to commit to dedicating at least 20 – 30 hours a week to this role. You’ll have a level of flexibility on when you work, and therefore can fit this flexible job opportunity around other non-conflicting work, or personal, commitments.

It is also essential that you have technical experience from a related industry. This is required in order for you to be capable of holding initial conversations during incoming client enquiries that may be required on occasion.

Relevant practical experience could include, for example, retail design, interior architecture, technical sales, specification, project management, production or installation of metal fabrication, cladding, suspended ceilings, partition walling, lighting, signage or interior fitout.

In addition, you will need to display:

• Understanding of working with retail client’s, architects, designers, specifiers & / or main contractors
• Technical appreciation of materials, finishes, fabrication & installation methods
• Computer literate capabilities include internet research methods and microsoft office suite
• Self-motivation, capable of working remotely & independently
• Well organised, disciplined & proactive
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• A keen eye for detail & an appreciation of design led solutions
• Good admin skills
• The right to work in the UK

What’s in it for you

This role requires a sound level of practical and technical experience and an understanding of the customer base. Although careful consideration will be given to all relevant applications, it is envisaged that the ideal person is likely to have had a higher salary than this role is offering.

However, due to the flexibility of working 20 – 30 hours a week, for more experienced people, this job may suit for example, an agent, someone wanting to semi-retire, achieve a better work life balance or perhaps a parent or carer.

To sum up, this role offers a truly flexible, hybrid job opportunity, allowing you to work remotely, and fit the agreed hours around your work and / or personal life.

• Basic salary: up to £30,000 / salary and hours to be agreed dependent on experience
• Benefits

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Production Manager Jobs: This Production Manager’s job is an exciting opportunity for an experienced production manager. Ideally you will have sign industry production management or shopfitting production management experience. This vacancy is with a well established sign manufacturer, offering bespoke manufacturing in metal and plastic / acrylic fabrication, as well as large format graphics / digital print, for major branding projects. Projects vary, ranging from one off, batch production runs through to large volume roll outs. To be considered for this  Production Managers job you’ll need experience working as a production manager within a fast paced environment.

The Company:

Our client has a great name and reputation within their industry and has enjoyed significant recent growth, winning major national and international corporate identity and branding contracts with blue chip clients and brands. Due to the restructure of the current Works Director / Operations Directors responsibilities, to enable them to focus on directing other areas of the business, they’re now recruiting a Production Manager to take ownership of Production and oversee the Drawing Office.

This production managers jobs responsibilities include:

The role requires you to be able to adapt to client demands and ensure products are manufactured, often to short lead times. It will require you to be a flexible and creative Production Manager, who can get the jobs done and the work through the factory during busy periods.

• As Production Manager you will hold responsibility for managing all aspects of the production process and manufacturing facilities as well as overseeing the design studio.
• Day to day running of production including planning scheduling, supply chain and sub-contractor management.
• Management and improvement of gross profits, achieving agreed targets for both output and profitability.
• Management of 35+ shopfloor staff across different sites and 7 in the design studio / drawing office, including recruitment, training, appraisal and disciplinary.

You:

• This role will require you to be hands on and able to pitch in, not just manage the team from a far. You should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of working in a similar position for a SME engineering or manufacturing business.
• Signage experience is preferable but it is acknowledged that other allied industries will be considered and possibly advantageous. Engineering, Shopfitting / Interior fit out, retail display and fabricated point of sale / point of purchase production work with similar clients, processes and demands.
• An understanding of batch production is required as is a flexible approach and the ability to think on your feet. You must be able to deal with what is often a fast moving and challenging environment.
• You will have good people management skills, able to get the best out of people using motivating techniques that suit the individual.
• You will have an appreciation of Health and safety, although the company has a Health and Safety officer.
• You’ll know your way around a balance sheet and understand P&L.

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