💼 Full-Time Position

Head of Operations - Machine Shops

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Sheffield Forgemasters Engineering Ltd
📍 Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
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Location
Sheffield, United Kingdom
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Posted
June 04, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

How would you like to lead a once-in-a-generation build of a world-class machining facility right here in the heart of Sheffield?

At Sheffield Forgemasters we are building more than just a machine shop, we’re creating a state-of-the-art hub for precision engineering that will play a key part in the UK manufacturing and defence capability for the future.

Our new machining facility, supported by the £1.3bn investment from the MoD, will increase our current 64-acre footprint by another 16 acres and will house large-scale, modern machinery that utilises digital connectivity and automation to meet future standards.

This is your chance to be part of this exciting project, as the Head of Operations for our Machine Shops function. 

What you’ll be doing

  • Lead the transition to, and subsequently manage the new Machine Shop facility, whilst maintaining BAU productivity in the interim.
  • Oversee and develo...