Job Description
Position: Head of Assembly
Location: Barrow-in-Furness
Salary: £80,000 + £6099 Car Allowance
About the Opportunity
We’re working with a highly respected engineering and manufacturing organisation at the forefront of the defence industry. They specialise in delivering complex, large-scale engineering solutions and are renowned for their innovation, precision, and operational excellence. This is an exciting opportunity to join their senior leadership team and take ownership of a critical submarine assembly programme.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the Integrated Assembly Programme Team (IPT) to deliver submarine assembly programmes on time, within budget, and to exacting quality standards.
* Ensure all work adheres to health, safety, and quality processes and procedures.
* Drive programme delivery to achieve revenue and cash targets.
* Manage programme risks while identifying and capitalising on opportunities.
* Coordinate operational updates, stakeholder engagement, and programme reporting.
* Champion transformation projects to improve processes and achieve best-in-class performance.
* Implement effective visual management and operational reporting systems.
* Support the creation, delivery, and sustainment of world-class assembly facilities.
* Develop and mentor cell leaders to support wider team growth and capability.
What You’ll Need
* Apprentice-trained / HNC qualification (minimum) or equivalent experience; Degree preferred.
* Significant operational leadership experience, ideally within the defence sector and involving large, complex engineering projects.
* Proven ability to manage daily operations to meet demanding capability requirements.
* Track record of successfully implementing and sustaining change management initiatives.
* Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to work under pressure.
* Confident communicator with experience engaging senior stakeholders.
* Resilience and the ability to motivate multiple teams through challenging programmes.
Benefits
* 8% Pension
* £650 a month living allowance (If distance you travel is greater than 50 Miles away)
* Car Allowance - £6,099 annual
* Life Assurance
* Money back for medical bills.
* Opportunities for career development and progression within a prestigious defence programme.
Due to the nature of this role, you must be a full UK British National and eligible to obtain SC security clearance.
Please send your CV to jordan.regan@morson.com for immediate consideration.