Machine Shop Supervisor

E3recruitment; Bradford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing organisation based in Bradford is seeking a Machine Shop Supervisor. The role involves leadership, safety oversight, quality improvement, and ensuring operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will have leadership experience in Engineering or Manufacturing. Competitive salary of up to £41,910 with significant benefits including a discretionary annual bonus and health perks.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

Combined pension contributions

33 Holidays

Access to onsite gym

Private family healthcare

Mental health support

Qualifications

• Experience in Engineering or Manufacturing environment.
• Ideal: Experience in a Machining focused environment.
• Ability to quickly learn new processes and software.

Responsibilities

• Lead workplace culture and support employee development.
• Oversee safety initiatives and compliance.
• Drive quality improvement and manage scrap reduction.
• Responsible for planning and performance tracking.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Competent IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Discretionary annual bonus, up to 14% Combined Pension Scheme, 33 Holidays and access to the onsite gym and canteen are just a few of the perks that the Machine Shop Supervisor will enjoy whilst working with this world-renowned manufacturing business based in Bradford.

This globally recognised manufacturing organisation now employs over 35,000 people at almost 100 facilities in over 20 countries across the world. They have become a house-hold name in their industry and supply key products to a number of high-profile OEMs.

Because of continued and heightened demand of their products manufactured at the Bradford site, they are now recruiting a Machine Shop Supervisor vacancy to join their team on a permanent basis.

Based in Bradford, the successful Machine Shop Supervisor will easily be able to commute from surrounding towns & cities including Leeds, Huddersfield, Wakefield, Halifax, Oldham, Pontefract, Barnsley and Castleford. Own transport is essential due to not being on a regular public transport route.

Key areas of responsibility for the Machine Shop Supervisor will include:

• Leadership: This role champions a positive workplace culture aligned with company values, while supporting people development, onboarding, performance management, HR processes, and employee relations to ensure a flexible, engaged, and high-performing workforce
• Safety: including leading and supporting safety and quality initiatives including risk assessments, audits, incident reporting and investigation, equipment troubleshooting, training delivery, and daily operational checks, ensuring compliance with EHS, QMS, and manufacturing standards
• Quality: helping to drive continuous improvement through lean methodologies, managing scrap reduction, and supporting corrective actions for internal and external non-compliance issues
• Product Delivery: This role is responsible for planning and performance tracking, including shift handovers, reporting, absence management, and supporting business projects to ensure operational efficiency and target achievement

For the Machine Shop Supervisor position, we are keen to receive applications from individuals who possess:

• Strong leadership skills with previous experience working in a similar role within an Engineering or Manufacturing environment
• IDEAL NOT ESSENTIAL: Previous experience working within a Machining focused environment or role within any industry
• Competent IT skills with the ability to use Microsoft office programs, as well as the ability to pick up new processes, software and procedures quickly

Working Hours of the Machine Shop Supervisor:
37.33 Hours per week, spread across a rotating 3-shift pattern:

• Week 1: Monday to Friday – 05:45 to 14:15
• Week 2: Monday to Friday – 13:45 to 22:15
• Week 3: Monday to Thursday – 21:45 to 06:15

In return, the Machine Shop Supervisor will receive:

• Starting Salary: Up to £41,910.00 (up to £33K base + 27% shift allowance)
• Holiday Entitlement: 33 Days (incl. Bank Holidays) – rising to 38 days with continued service
• Discretionary Annual Bonus
• Up to 14% combined pension contributions
• Various medical and wellbeing perks, such as private family healthcare, free access the on-site gym as well as virtual/online classes, employee assistance programme, access to counselling & mental health support, access to GP 24/7 and up to 6 months full sick-pay (subject to length of service)

To apply for this position, please click “Apply Now” and attach a copy of your CV. Alternatively, please contact Callum Good at E3 Recruitment for more information.