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Shift Supervisor – Machine Shop

Uxbridge, Middlesex , United Kingdom

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Permanent

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Shift Supervisor – Machine Shop (7 on / 7 off Days)

Package: £55,140 to £60,654 (base salary £50,000–£55,000 + 10.28% shift allowance)

Shift Pattern: 7 days on / 7 days off, 7am–5pm

A leading precision engineering manufacturer is looking to appoint a Shift Supervisor to oversee a large team within a fast-paced machine shop environment. This role is responsible for leading up to 72 operators (shared between Supervisors), ensuring production targets are met, standards are upheld, and people are developed and supported effectively.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and allocate work across machines and operators to meet production schedules and output targets.

Ensure parts are produced to drawing/specification and meet all quality inspection requirements, including first-off and in-process checks.

Oversee machine set-up, TPM routines, resource availability, and escalate downtime quickly.

Act as the first line of support for technical queries, problem-solving and decision-making during shift.

Manage performance, conduct appraisals, address absence, and carry out return-to-work and basic ER processes.

Support recruitment, onboarding, skills development and succession planning.

Maintain clear communication across shifts and ensure adherence to H&S procedures and site standards.

Promote engagement, support continuous improvement activity and contribute to lean initiatives.

Use SAP/MRP to manage workflow, attendance, approvals and reporting.

Experience & Background

Essential:

Proven experience in a machine shop environment.

Previous responsibility for supervising or leading a team in production/manufacturing.

Ability to read engineering drawings and apply inspection processes.

Confident using ERP/MRP systems (SAP or similar).

Strong communication and organisational skills.
Desirable:

CNC machining or programming understanding.

Experience managing large teams across shift operations.

What’s on Offer

9% non-contributory pension scheme

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Structured training and development plan

Cash healthcare plan

Cycle to work scheme (including e-bikes)

Workplace nursery benefit

Subsidised canteen

Access to employee retail discount platform

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No. of positions available*: 1
Salary: Negotiable
Experience: None
Education: None
Post Date: October 14, 2025
Job id:. CV-179118
Position Type: Permanent
Applicants: 0
Views: 1

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