General Manager

We are looking for a brilliant General Manager to join our body building factory in the Manchester area.

Your day-to-day duties include:

• Manage refrigerated vehicle manufacturing plant


• Prioritise and manage build schedule


• Liaise with production director and production manager


• Manage employee relations and lead the team in an inspirational way


• Complete job cards/work order


• Liaise with vehicle manufacturers, dealers and customers


• Reporting to high level management


• Compile parts orders


• Order parts/work with suppliers and contractors


• Liaise with accounts re invoicing builds/parts


• Team member onboarding and induction


• Organise plant and machinery maintenance


• Oversee factory maintenance
  
  You have body builder experience and have previously managed a similar production


• You have an excellent understanding of the manufacturing process



• Basic knowledge of vehicle type approval would be an advantage


Research shows that some people are less likely to apply for a role unless they meet 100% of the criterion. If you are qualified for the role, we encourage you to apply even if you don't feel like you meet all our requirements. We want to know about your passions, achievements, learning and growth. If this role excites you, start a conversation with us!

Our Values & Behaviours

We're looking for incredible team members who share our values and can add to our culture. Values are shared beliefs that guide our decision-making, culture is how we function as a group and how we live our values as individuals.

Rewarding

I am grateful. I am courageous. I am curious.

• We love to say "thank you" to our team members, and we promise to let you know when you have done a great job. We will make sure you feel rewarded and valued, every step of the way. We all value our customers and go the extra mile to set standards for them - every single time they visit. You are a natural helper and have exemplary manners, you enjoy saying a simple "thanks" to your colleagues.


Reliable

I am honest. I am attentive. I am trustworthy.

• Our customers can depend on us to keep their vehicles on the road with exceptional service, and our team members can trust us to set standards for them through open and honest communication, training and support, and development. You are dedicated to achieving high standards by being process driven and a critical thinker.


Respectful
I am inclusive. I am resilient. I am kind.

• We are considerate and kind to our team, the definition of being a true team-player. We promote the importance of equality and diversity, the wellbeing of our team members, and we are respectful in the way we speak and act towards others. You respect and adhere to safe working practices and have good interpersonal and organisational skills.
  
  At Rygor, we're committed to cultivating an environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We are an award-winning community of professionals from all walks of life, and we believe our unique qualities should be celebrated. It's essential to us that you bring your authentic self to work every single day, no matter your age, ethnicity, religion, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, caring responsibilities, neurodiversity, or otherwise.


Benefits for you

• Working for an official Great Place to Work ️ and UK Best Workplace.


• Working for a Best UK Workplace for Wellbeing.


• Working with our award-winning team - we have been named 'Service Provider of the Year' at the WhatVan? Awards 2022 and winners at the IOIC Employee Engagement Awards.


• Access to 100s of employee perks on Perkbox.


• Auto-enrolment pension.


• A day off for your Birthday.


• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity policies.


• Access to our wellness programme and Employee Assistance Programmes, including WeCare from Canada Life (EAP with 24HR Online GP access and second Medical Opinion).


• Mental Health First Aiders.


• Reward and recognition programmes, including our annual setting standards awards.


• Annual appraisals programme and progression opportunities.


• Manufacturer training and access to our in-house training hub.


• Long service recognition.


• Branded uniform or overalls.


• Death in service benefit.


• Ongoing investment in company facilities and working environments


• 23 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, The vehicle body arm of our company is an exciting new business, brought to you by renowned multi-franchise and award-winning commercial dealer group, Rygor Group. You will be joining a new commercial vehicle bodybuilding company, producing fabricated and welded commercial vehicle bodies. Our specialty will be dropsides, flatbed and crane bodies, ranging from 3.5t to 32t. Our company is equipped with its own NC steel processing equipment and will produce products already established in the UK whilst constantly innovating new products ready to add to the portfolio as the company grows. Whilst our company is an exciting, new entrant to the UK bodybuilding industry, it has the resilience and high standing of our parent company, Rygor Group, supporting the business.


Rygor Group is comprised of award-winning Rygor Auto - a full-service solutions provider, APEX Body Solutions, Apex Van Solutions and Rygor Service Solutions and Rygor Land Solutions. The commercial vehicle arm of the Group offers customers the ease, practicality, and efficiency of dealing with one, expert group, which can take them from vehicle purchase or hire, through to financing, body building, and providing exemplary aftersales care.

Hiring Process

• We shortlist CVs online, so make sure to include information about yourself that makes you stand out


• A short screening call with our hiring manager or a member of our people team


• Come to site and meet the team, have a tour, and let's have a chat so we can get to know each other better


• If your application is successful, we'll be excited to make you an offer
  
  Pulled from the full job description


• Company pension


• Employee assistance programme


• Employee discount


• Health & wellbeing programme, £50,000 - £55,000 pa


• Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week. Shift/rota work, discussed at interview. Flexibility given and required.