Laser Supervisor

Probe UK Limited; South Derbyshire; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Probe UK Limited in Nottingham is seeking a Laser Supervisor to lead the night shift, maximise production and ensure quality and timely delivery. You will own a 4-on, 4-off pattern (6pm–6am) and develop your team to keep production running smoothly.

The ideal candidate has prior leadership in manufacturing and hands-on experience with Trumpf or Bystronic laser machinery, plus a practical, safety-first approach and strong organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Previous leadership or management experience within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Existing knowledge of Trumpf or Bystronic laser machinery - essential.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate a team and maintain high standards.
• Practical, hands-on approach to managing production and resolving problems.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the front: Manage, motivate and support the night shift team to deliver production targets.
• Own production performance: Keep workloads on track, manage priorities and ensure customer deadlines are met.
• Drive machine efficiency: Oversee laser operations, minimise downtime and resolve production issues quickly.
• Maintain quality and safety: Ensure machinery is operated safely and that quality, housekeeping and H&S standards remain high.
• Keep operations running smoothly: Coordinate with the wider production and management teams to ensure effective shift handovers.
• Improve and develop: Identify opportunities to improve productivity, working practices and team performance.

Skills

Leadership experience

Manufacturing leadership

Trumpf or Bystronic laser knowledge

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Job description

Ready To Take Charge of a Night Shift Operation?

Are you an experienced Laser Supervisor, Manufacturing Team Leader, Supervisor or Manager with Trumpf or Bystronic laser machinery knowledge? Ready to take ownership, lead a team and drive production performance?

Join an established Nottingham manufacturer as Laser Supervisor, taking the lead on night shift operations, maximising productivity and ensuring quality and customer deadlines are met.

With a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern (6pm-6am), you'll have the autonomy to make an impact, develop your team and keep production running smoothly.

Laser Supervisor - What's on Offer?

• £36,000 salary, negotiable depending on experience.
• Four nights on, four nights off - working 6pm to 6am.
• The opportunity to take ownership of a night shift operation within an established manufacturing business.
• A hands‑on management position where you can influence productivity, quality and team development.

Laser Supervisor - What You'll Be Doing

• Lead from the front: Manage, motivate and support the night shift team to deliver production targets.
• Own production performance: Keep workloads on track, manage priorities and ensure customer deadlines are met.
• Drive machine efficiency: Oversee laser operations, minimise downtime and resolve production issues quickly.
• Maintain quality and safety: Ensure machinery is operated safely and that quality, housekeeping and H&S standards remain high.
• Keep operations running smoothly: Coordinate with the wider production and management teams to ensure effective shift handovers.
• Improve and develop: Identify opportunities to improve productivity, working practices and team performance.

Laser Supervisor - What We're Looking For

• Previous leadership or management experience within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Existing knowledge of Trumpf or Bystronic laser machinery - this is essential.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate a team and maintain high standards.
• A practical, hands‑on approach to managing production and resolving problems.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads in a fast‑paced environment.

Also advantageous: A valid forklift truck licence and first aid training or qualification.

If you have the manufacturing leadership experience and Trumpf or Bystronic laser knowledge we're looking for, we'd like to hear from you.