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Job Title


Managing Director


Company : Venatu Recruitment Group


Location : Low Town, West Midlands


Created : 2025-05-19


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Managing Director Precision Engineering Birmingham (with occasional UK travel) | 80,000 Car Benefits Potential Equity Are you an experienced leader with a strong background in precision engineering and a passion for driving business growth? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and respected manufacturer at a key stage in its development.Is your CV ready If so, and you are confident this is the role for you, make sure to apply asap.Specialising in Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM), including spark and wire erosion, the company supplies high-precision, complex components to sectors such as aerospace, oil & gas, and defence.With a solid foundation already in place, we are looking for a Managing Director who can help shape and deliver the next phase of the companys growth.The Role Based primarily in Birmingham also covering one additional site, you will be responsible for the overall strategic direction and day-to-day operations of the business.Working closely with the senior leadership team, your focus will be on identifying new commercial opportunities, strengthening client relationships, and ensuring continued operational and financial performance.Key Responsibilities: Develop and lead the business strategy in line with growth ambitions Oversee daily operations across the company, ensuring efficiency and quality Drive commercial development using your technical knowledge and market insight Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and partners Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team Ensure robust financial controls and sustainable profitability What Were Looking For Were keen to hear from commercially minded individuals with a strong technical background in EDM processesparticularly spark and wire erosionand a proven track record in precision engineering.A background in Technical Sales or General Management would be especially beneficial.Candidate Requirements: Significant senior leadership experience in a precision engineering or manufacturing environment In-depth technical knowledge of EDM, spark erosion, and wire erosion Demonstrable success in business development and team leadership Strong commercial and client-facing skills Financial acumen and experience managing budgets and driving profitability Knowledge of industry standards such as AS9100 and Nadcap is advantageous Whats on Offer 80,000 per annum Company car 5 weeks annual leave Pension scheme Potential equity for the right candidate This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a technically skilled and commercially astute leader to make a lasting impact within a respected, high-precision engineering business.If you're ready to take on a fresh challenge and drive meaningful growth, wed love to hear from you.At Venatu Recruitment Group, your right to privacy is important to us.By applying for this job, your information will be entered into our recruitment system.This will enable you to register for job alerts, apply for jobs and for us to help you find your next role.To read our full privacy policy please visit our website: www.venatu.co.uk/privacy/