Head of Assembly

• Lead and manage assembly operations to deliver programmes in line with quality, cost, and delivery targets
• Ensure all activities comply with Health & Safety regulations and internal quality standards
• Drive operational performance against revenue, cash, and programme milestones
• Identify, manage, and mitigate programme risks and opportunities
• Provide clear leadership and direction to assembly teams, ensuring successful delivery of contracted outputs
• Coordinate operational updates and maintain strong communication across internal stakeholders
• Influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, quality, supply chain, and programme management
• Support and contribute to continuous improvement and transformation initiatives
• Implement best-in-class visual management and operational reporting practices
• Develop and mentor team leaders, supporting capability growth across the wider team
• Contribute to the development and sustainment of world-class manufacturing facilities

• Proven experience in a senior manufacturing or assembly leadership role
• Strong background in complex engineering or heavy manufacturing environments
• Experience delivering programmes within defence, marine, aerospace, or similarly regulated industries (preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams across concurrent projects
• Strong understanding of operational performance, programme delivery, and production management
• Experience in change management, continuous improvement, or transformation programmes
• Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on operational involvement
• Excellent stakeholder management and senior-level communication skills
• Proven ability to work under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines
• Minimum: NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Preferred: HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Experience delivering programmes within defence, marine, aerospace, or similarly regulated industries

• 10% annual incentive scheme
• Car Allowance: £508.25 per month (£6,099 per annum)
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Flexible working hours with the ability to accrue up to 12 additional days leave
• Pension scheme with up to 8% employer contribution
• Death in Service cover (up to 5x basic salary)
• Health Care Cash Plan (including dental, physiotherapy, and other treatments)