Evening Shift Supervisor

Sammons Recruitment Ltd; Robertsbridge; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Evening Shift Supervisor to lead a production team in Robertsbridge. This hands-on role involves setting daily priorities, training team members, and ensuring quality standards. Successful candidates will have experience in MIG welding, laser cutting, or press brake operations, along with team leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £37,752 - £41,291 per annum plus benefits including 22 days annual leave and Christmas time off.

Benefits

22 days annual leave plus bank holidays

3 extra days off during Christmas closure

Birthday leave on working day

Company sandwich van twice a week

Qualifications

• Proven experience in MIG welding, laser cutting, or press brake operation.
• Experience in team leadership or supervisory roles in production.
• Confident in reading technical and engineering drawings.
• Good IT skills for production systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Flexible, adaptable, and team-focused.
• Valid UK driving licence required.
• Fork lift licence preferred; training available.

Responsibilities

• Lead the evening shift production team and set daily priorities.
• Allocate tasks and manage workloads for the team.
• Provide hands-on support in production areas as needed.
• Train team members on quality and safety standards.
• Monitor performance and explain output expectations.
• Ensure adherence to health & safety and clean work environment.
• Prepare timesheets for payroll processing.
• Participate in customer and supplier visits for quality standards.
• Report deviations from agreed standards or procedures.
• Follow all quality assurance procedures as per ISO9001.

Skills

MIG welding

Laser cutting

Press brake operation

Team leadership

Technical drawing interpretation

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Team-focused

IT skills

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking a hands-on Evening Shift Supervisor to lead and support their production team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining quality standards, driving team performance, and supporting key production areas such as laser cutting, press brake operations, or MIG welding.

What’s on Offer?

• Job type: Full time, permanent
• Location: Robertsbridge
• Salary: £37,752 - £41,291 per annum (inclusive of 18% evening shift uplift)
• Benefits: 22 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with each year of service, 3 extra days off during Christmas closure, birthday leave if it falls on a working day, free sandwich van on-site twice a week

Key Responsibilities

• Set and communicate daily production priorities in collaboration with the Team Leader
• Allocate tasks and manage workloads across the evening shift team to meet targets
• Ensure all team members have the necessary tools, resources, and information to perform their duties efficiently
• Work from technical drawings, completing and signing off finished work to required specifications
• Monitor team performance and hold individuals accountable for meeting output expectations
• Provide hands-on support in key production areas such as laser cutting, press brake operation, or MIG welding, as needed
• Train team members on quality standards, safety practices, and operational procedures
• Uphold health & safety standards, ensuring a clean, organised, and hazard-free work environment
• Accurately gather and process timesheets for payroll and attendance purposes
• Record and report key production and quality data to support departmental performance tracking
• Participate in customer and supplier visits, ensuring that quality and process expectations are clearly represented and upheld
• Identify and report any deviations from agreed standards or procedures
• Follow all quality assurance procedures, including those aligned with ISO9001 and other relevant standards
• Carry out any additional tasks or responsibilities as directed by your Line Manager

Skills, Experience, and Training Requirements

• Proven experience in at least one of the following areas: MIG welding, laser cutting, or press brake operation
• Previous experience in team leadership or supervisory roles, ideally within a production or manufacturing environment
• Confident in reading and interpreting technical and engineering drawings
• Good IT skills, with the ability to navigate production-related systems and tools
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong attention to detail, with a clear commitment to maintaining high quality standards
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to respond to shifting priorities and demands
• Team-focused and approachable, with strong time management and self-discipline
• Valid UK driving licence required
• Ideally you will have a fork lift licence, however training can be provided if not

How to Apply

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