Production Manager
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
£57,345 / year
Salary
Within the market range
£55,000
Going rate
Offer clears by 1.0×
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1121 (100% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £55,000, and Niftylift Ltd is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing Most likely code | £38,500 Clears | £44,000 Clears | £49,500 Clears | £55,000 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Production Manager to join our growing friendly team, at Niftylift. The role is based at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Hoyland, Barnsley.
We offer competitive pay rates, excellent working conditions, business performance bonus, 25 days holiday which increases with service, plus bank holidays, healthcare & benefits scheme, 5% contributory pension, a death in service life insurance scheme and subsidised refreshments (lunch and drinks).
Niftylift Limited is one of the world's leading privately owned designers and manufacturers of mobile elevated work platforms. Our customer base is global, with products sold and locally supported in over 40 different countries. This success is comprehensively supported by a team of over 400 full-time members of staff across our three UK centres of excellence / manufacturing sites in the UK. Please see our website: https://www.niftylift.com/uk/careers/vacancies
The Production Manager will effectively manage and develop people, plant, layout and systems, to achieve effective, efficient, safe, quality production across the Hoyland manufacturing site.
Main Tasks of the Role:
- To oversee and lead the site production, in line with company strategy and key performance indicators.
- Efficient organisation and utilisation of material, staff, processes, and layout including compliance with health and safety standards, skills flexibility, and commercial achievement of product quality, delivery and cost requirements.
- Effectively manage/eliminate bottleneck constraints and drive throughput improvement.
- To manage, implement and sustain continuous improvement through Niftylift Lean Manufacturing techniques, layouts and philosophies throughout the complete production area, including single piece flow principles (where applicable). Removal of non value added activities through each of the value streams, always with the principle aim of throughput improvement.
- Minimum 5 years in a Production Management role within a Manufacturing environment
- Preferably Automotive background (not essential), must demonstrate an understanding of Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques
- Degree qualified in an Engineering discipline or evidence of extensive experience working in an engineering / production environment
- Methodical, Procedure and Data Driven
- Prepared to challenge and change "what we've always done" culture
- Knowledge sharing, coaching and wants to see the team succeed
- Working hours for the role are 40 per week (07:30 - 16:30, Monday - Thursday and 07:30 - 13:30 on Friday). Site based.
- Guaranteed basic starting salary £26.32 x 40 hours per week plus guaranteed minimum £50 per week bonus - £57,345.00 per annum. Overtime paid at premium rates outlined below:
Level B - Overtime paid at premium rate of £52.64 per hour (i.e. x 2.0).
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave + bank holiday (holiday entitlement increases with service)
- 5% Contributory Pension scheme
- Annual bonus £500 (For indication only)
- Healthcare Scheme
- Death in Service Life Insurance Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Referral Scheme
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Niftylift Ltd, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Production managers and directors in manufacturing (SOC 1121) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~434k in sample- Offer £57,345
- Middle half £41,236–82,680
- Median £56,940
- Going rate £55,000
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,500–49,500
The range sits inside the market's middle half (£41,236–82,680), so this is typical pay for the occupation.
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Niftylift Ltd holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1121 going rate of £55,000. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.