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. Heres what youll 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 Whats 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 Youll 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 well take it from there. So you're aware, your application will be reviewed directly by the hiring manager.