Job Description
📍 Plant Manager – Near Bath
£90,000 – £105,000 + Bonus + Car Allowance + Private Medical + Pension
Elevation Recruitment Group are working exclusively with a global manufacturing business to recruit a Plant Manager for a key high-volume site near Bath.
This is a permanent position with an immediate start available. A shorter notice period is preferred, and candidates who are immediately available will be prioritised.
The site plays a critical role in the group’s UK operations, employing over 300 people and producing a wide range of SKUs across multiple product lines. It’s a fast-moving, complex environment, with a mix of mature and recently introduced equipment and a healthy pipeline of investment ahead.
Key responsibilities include:
* Full operational responsibility for the site, driving performance, safety, and efficiency
* Leading a senior management team across Production, Engineering, Projects, CI, Technical, and HSE
* Managing a large, unionised workforce and maintaining strong employee relations
* Ensuring high levels of OTIF performance in a multi-SKU, high-volume environment
* Supporting integration and transformation projects, including capital investments
* Maintaining compliance with all relevant safety, quality, and regulatory standards
* Providing visible, effective leadership during a period of positive change
We’re looking for someone who:
* Has a proven track record in a senior manufacturing leadership role (Plant Manager, Head of Operations, etc.)
* Is experienced in managing large teams in unionised settings
* Comes from a high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing background (multi-product line experience ideal)
* Can lead with clarity, bring stability, and drive operational improvements
* Is available at short notice or immediately
This is a rare opportunity to take full ownership of a major site with real scope to make a difference. If you're looking for a challenge where you can bring stability, pace, and results, we’d like to hear from you.
Apply now for a confidential conversation.