Machine Shop Supervisor

M-Sport UK; Cockermouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A motorsport engineering company located in the Lake District is looking for a Machine Shop Supervisor to lead a skilled team of Machinists. This role involves ensuring high-quality production, maintaining equipment, and implementing safety protocols. The ideal candidate has a Level 3 certificate in Machining, experience in leadership, and proficiency in managing machining programs. This position offers competitive benefits including flexible working hours and health plans.

Benefits

Life assurance

Flexible working day

Company contributed pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Healthcare plan

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of engineering principles.
• Proven leadership experience in managing people and projects.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Two years proven leadership experience in a machine shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations in the Machine Shop.
• Assign tasks and manage workload to meet production targets.
• Monitor and enforce safety protocols.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide training.
• Troubleshoot and resolve machining issues.

Skills

Leadership

Programming HyperMill

Interpretation of engineering drawings

Problem solving

Multitasking

Communication

MS Office

Organisation

Education

Level 3 certificate in Machining

Tools

HyperMill

Fanuc

Heidenhain controls

Job description

Overview

Our in-house Machine Shop is a critical part of our success – delivering high-performance components for our competition cars and development projects. We’re now looking for a Machine Shop Supervisor to lead and develop this essential function.

As the Machine Shop Supervisor, you will lead and manage our team of skilled Machinists to ensure efficient, high-quality production in a safe working environment. Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations, scheduling workloads, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations in the Machine Shop, ensuring all work is completed on time and to specification.
• Assign tasks and manage workload across the team to meet production targets.
• Monitor and enforce safety protocols, quality standards, and company procedures.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide training and support the development of team members.
• Troubleshoot and resolve machining issues and process problems.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, and other Manufacturing departments to ensure smooth workflow and communication.
• Writing and proving programs using HyperMill, Fanuc and Heidenhain controls.
• Ensure proper maintenance of machine shop equipment.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimise production efficiency.

Qualifications

• Educated to a Level 3 certificate or equivalent qualification in Machining. Along with having a strong knowledge and understanding of engineering principles.
• Confident in programming HyperMill, Fanuc and Heidenhain controls.
• Strong interpretation of engineering drawings.
• Proven leadership experience in managing people and projects.
• Skilled in multitasking and prioritising workloads under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills, and a keen eye for problem solving.
• Computer literate with strong MS Office skills
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Preferred Experience

• Two years proven leadership experience in a machine shop environment, preferably within motorsport, automotive, or precision engineering environment.

Why us

Operating a flourishing global motorsport business with state-of-the-art facilities at home and winning performances around the globe, M-Sport UK provide the engineering expertise behind an award-winning range of competition cars and has become an industry leader with success across some of the industry’s most acclaimed motorsport series.

The drive to deliver championship-winning machinery is what excites and strengthens our technical team; and our highly skilled team of Technicians and Engineers work closely through each phase of development to deliver maximum performance on the world stage.

We love what we do, and passion drives our success.

What we offer

Situated on the edge of the English Lake District National Park, M-Sport UK is unique in offering the fast-paced, high-octane, adrenaline-fuelled action expected from a career in International Motorsport mere minutes from the tranquillity of the Lakeland fells and all they have to offer in terms of recreation and wellbeing.

We also offer a range of employee benefits including: life assurance, a flexible working day, company contributed pension scheme, discounted gym membership, discount reward scheme, cycle to work scheme, company healthcare plan, long service awards, and an employee assistance programme. As well as a dedicated Work Culture Team with regular meetings, competitions and activities.