Production Manager

We Served; Rosyth; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading shipbuilding company in Rosyth seeks a Production Manager to oversee complex projects safely and efficiently. You will lead teams, manage daily performance, and collaborate with stakeholders to meet delivery targets. Ideal candidates should possess knowledge of shipbuilding processes, ability to interpret mechanical drawings, and proficiency in project scheduling. This role provides extensive benefits and growth opportunities, making it a pivotal position in supporting national defense efforts.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to Digital GP and health checks

Employee share scheme

Payment of Professional Fees

Special leave for armed forces reservists

‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering

Excellent development opportunities

Qualifications

• Knowledge of shipbuilding processes is essential.
• Ability to interpret relevant drawings is necessary.
• Experience with modern outfitting methods is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage front-line managers and drive daily performance.
• Chair planning meetings with stakeholders.
• Adjust build plans to meet delivery targets.
• Oversee volumetrics throughout the build programme.
• Collaborate with subcontract managers to mitigate downtime.

Skills

Knowledge of shipbuilding processes

Ability to interpret shipbuilding, piping, and mechanical drawings

Familiarity with zone working and modern outfitting methods

Proficiency in MS Office and MS Project scheduling

Education

Time-served trade background

ONC/HNC preferred but not essential

Recognised safety training (e.g., IOSH, working at height, confined space)

Job description

Job Title: Production Manager

Location: Rosyth, Fife

Compensation: £56,570 - £66,229 + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF70659

Lead the future of shipbuilding with Babcock.

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Production Manager at our Rosyth site.

The role

As a Production Manager, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You’ll lead and motivate teams to deliver complex shipbuilding projects safely, on time, and within budget. This is your opportunity to make a tangible impact on national defence while advancing your career in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.

Day-to-day you’ll be:

• Managing front‑line managers and driving daily business performance
• Chairing planning meetings with stakeholders to align priorities
• Reviewing and adjusting build plans to meet delivery targets
• Overseeing volumetrics throughout the build programme
• Collaborating with subcontract managers to mitigate downtime

This role is full time, 36 hours per week Monday to Friday and is based on site at Rosyth.

Essential experience of the Production Manager

• Knowledge of shipbuilding processes
• Ability to interpret shipbuilding, piping, and mechanical drawings
• Familiarity with zone working and modern outfitting methods
• Proficiency in MS Office and MS Project scheduling

Qualifications for the Production Manager

• Time‑served trade background
• ONC/HNC preferred but not essential
• Recognised safety training (e.g., IOSH, working at height, confined space)

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day’s paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email [e-mail] with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 20/01/2026