We're aware of a global phishing scam impersonating employees via email, WhatsApp and Telegram, but no Cast UK systems have been breached.
Find out how to protect yourself here.
View all candidates

Production Manager

Ref: AS6036419

Maidstone, Kent

£55,000

  • Permanent
  • Utilities Maintenance Leadership
  • Operational Efficiency
  • SCADA & PLC Systems

About the candidate

A seasoned maintenance leader with strong experience across utilities, manufacturing and engineering environments. They bring a practical, hands-on approach to leading multi-skilled technical teams, covering both planned and reactive electrical and mechanical maintenance across complex operational sites.

With a solid understanding of SCADA and PLC processes, they are confident driving maintenance strategy, improving team performance and supporting safe, compliant operations. Available for a permanent opportunity and able to start in around two weeks.

What makes them great?

  • Operational Improvement: Delivered maintenance strategies that improved operational efficiency by around 20% within a water treatment environment.
  • Production Uplift: Led electrical system upgrades that increased production output by around 15% and reduced recurring electrical failures.
  • Team Development: A confident communicator who coaches and develops multi-skilled teams while maintaining a strong focus on safety and compliance.

Areas of expertise

  • Maintenance Strategy: Experienced in developing planned and reactive maintenance approaches that improve asset reliability and reduce operational disruption.
  • Electrical & Mechanical Leadership: Skilled in managing technicians, electricians and mechanics across utilities, production and engineering environments.
  • Systems & Compliance: Strong working knowledge of SCADA and PLC processes, with experience supporting audits and maintaining safe working standards.