Plant Manager Jobs in United Kingdom
All jobs below are from employers who hold a valid UK sponsor licence and can issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
Plant Manager roles are classified under Production managers and directors in manufacturing (SOC 1121) and qualify for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can hire internationally for this role. View our occupation codes & salary thresholds to understand how the required salary is calculated.
UK market salary · ASHE 2025
What production managers and directors in manufacturing earn in the UK
Plus £1,691 – £14,583 in bonus & commission
UK market basic pay at a glance
How visa salary requirements compare to what employers pay.
Most production managers and directors in manufacturing in the UK earn between £41,236 and £82,680 in basic pay, with experienced professionals in the top 10% earning above £117,624. For Skilled Worker visa holders, the minimum salary (going rate) for this role is £55,000 (SOC 1121), sitting at the 47th percentile of what UK employers pay and £1,940 below the median.
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Senior Project Manager – Plant Design 📍 Location: Manchester/ Warrington or Derby (hybrid working available) This role may require international Travel in the EU About Rolls‑Royce SMR At Rolls‑Royce SMR, we’re pioneering the future of clean energy. Our mission is to deliver affordable, low‑carbon nuclear power through small modular reactors (SMRs), helping to transform how the world generates electricity. We believe diversity of thought drives innovation. That’s why we’re committed to creating a
Senior Project Manager – Plant Design (Nuclear) 📍 Location: Manchester/ Warrington or Derby (hybrid working available) This role may require some international travel to the EU About Rolls‑Royce SMR At Rolls‑Royce SMR, we’re pioneering the future of clean energy. Our mission is to deliver affordable, low‑carbon nuclear power through small modular reactors (SMRs), helping to transform how the world generates electricity. We believe diversity of thought drives innovation. That’s why we’re committe
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Job Description Drive Operational Excellence and Shape the Future of Our Manufacturing Operations We are seeking a visionary Plant Manager to lead our manufacturing facility with a focus on strategic leadership and business growth . This is not just an operational role—it’s an opportunity to influence the direction of the plant and align its performance with the company’s long-term objectives. What You’ll Do: Lead with vision: Develop and execute strategies that optimize production efficiency, q
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The Plant Manager is a hands-on leadership role at the heart of Quatra UK’s UCO processing plant in WS10. You will lead the plant from the ground up — driving output, quality, and a strong team culture while keeping things practical and moving fast. This is not a desk job. We’re looking for someone who is as comfortable on the plant floor as they are in a planning meeting — someone who leads by example, makes smart decisions quickly, and gets the best out of the people around them. A key part of
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Plant Manager roles fall under SOC 1121 (Production managers and directors in manufacturing), which is eligible for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can sponsor Plant Manager positions.