This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone with a strong background in engineering production, fabrication, or sheet metal manufacturing who can drive productivity, maintain quality standards, and ensure work flows efficiently through the factory.
The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating labour, managing workflow across multiple production departments, and ensuring manufacturing targets are achieved safely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
* Supervise and coordinate day-to-day operations across the engineering shopfloor
* Ensure production schedules are achieved and jobs progress through fabrication on time
* Oversee workflow across departments including laser cutting, fabrication, welding, and finishing
* Monitor labour utilisation and allocate resources effectively to maximise productivity
* Identify production bottlenecks and implement practical solutions to minimise downtime
* Track production hours and job performance against estimated timings
* Lead, motivate, and support shopfloor personnel to maintain performance standards
* Work closely with production planning and management teams to ensure operational efficiency
* Maintain high standards of quality control and reduce rework where possible
* Ensure full compliance with health & safety procedures and manufacturing best practices
* Support continuous improvement initiatives across production operations
Candidate Requirements
* Proven experience within an engineering, fabrication, or manufacturing environment
* Previous experience in a Production Supervisor, Fabrication Supervisor, or Team Leader role
* Strong understanding of engineering production processes and shopfloor workflow management
* Experience supervising skilled fabrication, welding, or manufacturing teams
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and production documentation
* Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach
* Confident communicator with the ability to lead by example on the shopfloor
* Experience using production/job tracking systems is advantageous (e.g. Progress Plus)
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary negotiable depending on experience
* Full-time, permanent opportunity within a growing engineering business
* Stable and supportive working environment
* Opportunity to take ownership of production performance and shopfloor operations
* Career progression opportunities within an expanding manufacturing company
If you are an experienced engineering or fabrication supervisor looking for your next challenge within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we would like to hear from you.
Multitask Recruitment Solutions is committed to equal opportunities for all applicants. Selection is based solely on suitability, experience, and qualifications relevant to the role.
Please note that due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates may be contacted individually
Salary description
£14.50 - £15.00 per hour