Fabrication & Machine Shop Supervisor

Escape Recruitment Services; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering manufacturer is looking for a Fabrication & Machine Shop Supervisor in East Kilbride. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience, particularly in manual machining, and will lead the shop floor team to ensure quality output. This permanent role offers a salary of up to £45,000, profit share bonuses, and comprehensive employee benefits including matched pension contributions and 32 days of holiday.

Benefits

Company profit share bonus

Matched pension contribution (up to 5%)

32 days holiday per year

Employee ownership benefits

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a machine shop supervisory role.
• Skilled in manual machining and confident leading a team.
• Good understanding of safe working practices in an engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day activity across machine and fabrication areas.
• Motivate and guide welders and machinists.
• Contribute to ongoing improvement initiatives.

Skills

Manual machining - especially horizontal boring

Leadership and motivating a team

Reading mechanical drawings

Understanding safe working practices

Tools

Kerns Richard SH75 or similar boring machines

Counterbalance forklift

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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