Fabrication & Machine Shop Supervisor

ZipRecruiter; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established, employee-owned engineering manufacturer in East Kilbride is seeking a Fabrication & Machine Shop Supervisor. The role involves overseeing daily operations, leading a skilled team, and ensuring quality output. Ideal candidates will have experience in supervisory roles, skilled in manual machining, and able to interpret engineering drawings. The package includes a salary of up to £45,000, company profit share, and additional employee ownership benefits.

Benefits

Company profit share bonus

32 days holiday per year

Matched pension contribution

Qualifications

• Experienced in supervisory roles within a machine shop.
• Skilled in manual machining, particularly horizontal boring.
• Able to read and interpret mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily activities in machine and fabrication areas.
• Motivate welders and machinists to ensure quality output.
• Maintain high standards of safety and cleanliness.

Skills

Manual machining

Leadership

Interpret engineering drawings

Safety practices

Tools

Kerns Richard SH75

Forklift

Overhead crane

Job description

Job Description

Fabrication & Machine Shop Supervisor
East Kilbride | Permanent | Up to 45,000 | Day Shift | Profit Share Bonus

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established, employee-owned engineering manufacturer based in East Kilbride. Known for designing and delivering robust, high-specification machinery to customers across the globe, they now have an opening for an experienced Fabrication & Machine Shop Supervisor to join their on-site team.

This is a hands-on supervisory role, ideal for someone with strong experience in conventional machining and a genuine interest in leading and motivating a skilled shop floor team.

The Role:

As Fabrication & Machine Shop Supervisor, you will:

• Oversee day-to-day activity across both machine and fabrication areas

• Motivate and guide welders and machinists to deliver quality output on time

• Operate a range of manual machines, with particular focus on horizontal boring

• Read and interpret engineering drawings to produce precision components

• Uphold high standards of housekeeping and shop safety

• Contribute to ongoing improvement initiatives across the department

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience in a machine shop supervisory role

• Skilled in manual machining - especially horizontal boring

• Ability to read detailed mechanical drawings and manufacture accordingly

• Confident leading by example and encouraging a positive team culture

• Good understanding of safe working practices in an engineering environment

Desirable Extras:

• Experience using Kerns Richard SH75 or similar boring machines

• Counterbalance forklift licence

• Competent in overhead crane operation

The Package:

• Salary: Up to 45,000 depending on experience

• Hours: 39 per week (Monday to Friday, early day shift)

• Overtime paid at standard hourly rate

• Company profit share bonus (circa 5,600 in 2024/2025)

• Matched pension contribution (up to 5%)

• 32 days holiday per year

• Company sick pay scheme (post-probation)

• Employee ownership benefits including share options and tax incentives

If you're an experienced machine shop leader looking for a long-term opportunity with a stable, employee-owned manufacturer, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch to find out more.

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