Fabrication & Machine Shop Supervisor

Escape; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering manufacturer in East Kilbride is seeking a Fabrication & Machine Shop Supervisor. This hands-on role requires leading and motivating a skilled team in a machine shop environment. Key responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, ensuring quality output, and upholding safety standards. The ideal candidate should have strong manual machining skills and experience in a supervisory position. Competitive salary and employee ownership benefits included.

Benefits

Company profit share bonus

Matched pension contribution

32 days holiday per year

Company sick pay scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a machine shop supervisory role.
• Skilled in manual machining, especially horizontal boring.
• Ability to read detailed mechanical drawings and manufacture accordingly.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Manual machining

Leading a team

Reading engineering drawings

Upholding safety standards

Tools

Horizontal boring machine

Counterbalance forklift

Overhead crane operation

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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