Job Description

Job Title

: Production Manager - TV Dismantle Operation

Location

: Preston, PR2

Salary

: 40,000-45,000 dependant on experience

Contract

Type

: Permanent, Full Time

Hours:

Monday - Thursday 07:30am - 17:00PM, Friday 07:30am - 16:00PM

The opportunity:

We're looking for a hands-on

Production Manager

to take charge of our TV dismantling operation at our Preston site. In this pivotal role, you'll lead a skilled team and oversee a fast-paced dismantling line, ensuring everything runs safely, smoothly, and in full compliance with WEEE regulations. If you're an experienced production leader with a passion for safety, performance, and continuous improvement -- and you're looking for a role where what you do matters to both people and planet -- we'd love to hear from you.

The business:

Recycling Lives Services provide services for WEEE, Batteries and Packaging Compliance as well as total waste management. We operate across the UK and work closely with the Recycling Lives Charity to deliver positive outcomes for people and planet in everything we do. Our mission blends commercial excellence with social value.



As part of our commitment to our people and their families, we are proud to be a Real Living Wage employer.

Key responsibilities:

Operational Leadership Manage and supervise the display dismantling line, ensuring all display is processed safely, efficiently, and to quality standards. Coordinate staff and resources to meet throughput targets and minimise downtime. Monitor production KPIs (output per day, quality of material breakdown etc.) and implement corrective actions where needed.

Health & Safety

Ensure compliance with all site health and safety procedures, including safe handling of all materials Conduct risk assessments and safety audits. Promote a culture of zero incidents through training, toolbox talks, and active supervision.

People Management

Lead a team of operatives, including supervisors, team leaders, and ROTL's (released on temporary license) Conduct regular performance reviews, identify training needs, and support staff development. Manage attendance, conduct, and employee relations issues in line with HR policies.

Compliance & Quality Control

Ensure all dismantling activity complies with WEEE, EA, and internal standards. Liaise with compliance teams on audit preparation and reporting requirements. Maintain accurate records for traceability and reporting purposes.

Continuous Improvement

Identify and implement process improvements using Lean, 5S, or similar methodologies. Monitor material recovery rates and support initiatives to maximise value extraction. Collaborate with maintenance teams to improve working conditions

Reporting

Provide regular reports on production volumes, efficiency, quality, and H&S incidents. Analyse data trends to drive decision-making and resource planning.

Qualifications & Experience

:

Essential:

Proven experience in a production management or supervisory role in a manufacturing environment Strong understanding of health & safety practices, ideally NEBOSH or IOSH certified. Experience managing teams in a fast-paced, target-driven operation. Strong organisational, leadership, and communication skills.

Desirable:

Experience with Lean / Six Sigma / CI tools. Knowledge of environmental compliance and WEEE legislation. Worked in a changing environment moving from people to machines

Key Competencies:

Leadership and team development Safety-first mindset Results orientation Problem-solving and decision-making Communication and stakeholder management Resilience and adaptability Attention to detail

The benefits:

Pension contribution: 5% employee, 3 % employer 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Access to free in-house, qualified counselling support Free onsite parking Healthcare cashback plan
Access to ethical loan and savings products
Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
Cycle to work scheme
Benefits marked with an asterisk apply after 12 months of continuous service.*

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.