Machine Shop Chargehand

Swift Temps Ltd; Bradford; Vor Ort; GBP 36.000 - 45.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Swift Temps Ltd is recruiting a hands-on, safety-conscious Machine Shop Chargehand for our client in Bradford to support the Night Shift. You will supervise operators, allocate tasks, maintain production flow, and assist with machine setups when required.

This dual-role combines practical leadership with active production support, requiring supervision experience and strong problem-solving abilities. The role offers a night shift pattern and opportunities for development within a manufacturing

Qualifikationen

• Experience in a mechanical machine shop environment (drilling, tapping, or assembly).
• Proven leadership experience as a Chargehand, Team Leader, or supervisor.
• Ability to set up, adjust and operate basic machinery and tools.
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations, ISO 9001 and 5S.
• Clear verbal and written communication for briefings and handovers.

Aufgaben

• Promote safety and 5S, ensuring risk assessments and PPE compliance.
• Lead start-of-shift briefings and provide floor leadership on pace and quality.
• Set up, adjust, and operate drilling, tapping, and assembly machinery; troubleshoot basics.
• Monitor production progress, log data, and deliver shift handovers.
• Enforce ISO 9001 standards and drive continuous improvement to reduce defects.
• Coach and upskill team members for shift flexibility and coverage.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Team supervision

Production planning

Safety compliance

Communication

Tools

Drilling equipment

Tapping machines

Quality inspection tools

Jobbeschreibung

Pay: £ £40,545 per year

Shift Pattern: 4 nights (Monday to Thursday), 48 hours / week,17.45 pm to 05.45 am

Job Description

Swift Temps Ltd is recruiting for a hands-on, safety-conscious Machine Shop Chargehand for our client based in Bradford to support Night Shift operation. Working closely with the Night Shift Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and effective running of our production floor.

This is a dual-responsibility role combining practical leadership with active production support. You will supervise operators, allocate tasks, maintain production flow, and step in to assist with operations and machine setups when required.

Department features purpose-built drilling/tapping machines, purpose-built assembly equipment, and hand assembly stations.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety & 5S: Promote a safety-first culture. Ensure adherence to risk assessments, COSHH, PPE, and safe working systems. Support 5S housekeeping discipline.
• Team Supervision: Assist with labour allocation, lead start-of-shift briefings, and provide floor leadership regarding pace, quality, and conduct.
• Hands-On Production: Actively set up, adjust, and operate drilling, tapping, and assembly machinery. Troubleshoot basic mechanical issues to minimize downtime.
• Performance & Delivery: Monitor progress against production plans. Ensure accurate production logging and deliver comprehensive shift handovers.
• Quality Control: Enforce ISO 9001 standards. Conduct first-off checks, handle non-conforming products, and drive continuous improvements to minimize defects.
• Training & Development: Coach and upskill team members to maximize shift flexibility and task coverage.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience: Proven experience working within a mechanical machine shop environment (drilling, tapping, or assembly machinery).
• Leadership: Prior experience as a Chargehand, Team Leader, or Senior Operator looking to step up into supervision.
• Technical Skills: Ability to handle basic machine setups, troubleshooting, and tool adjustments.
• Standards: Strong understanding of health and safety regulations, 5S principles, and ISO 9001 quality standards.
• Communication: Clear verbal and written communication skills for team briefings and shift handovers.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Shift output vs. production plan.
• Safety compliance and hazard/near-miss closure.
• Minimizing defects, rework, and equipment downtime.
• Maintenance of 5S standards and team training flexibility.