Machine Shop Supervisor

JR United Kingdom; Cockermouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport engineering firm is seeking a Machine Shop Supervisor to lead operations in their Cockermouth facility. The successful candidate will manage a team of machinists, ensuring efficient production while upholding safety and quality standards. A Level 3 certificate in Machining and proficiency with HyperMill, Fanuc, and Heidenhain controls are required. We offer competitive benefits including flexible hours and a company pension scheme.

Benefits

Life assurance

Flexible working hours

Company pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of engineering principles.
• Proven leadership experience managing people and projects.
• Organised and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations in the Machine Shop.
• Manage workload across the team to meet production targets.
• Monitor and enforce safety protocols.

Skills

Programming HyperMill

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Interpreting engineering drawings

Education

Level 3 certificate or equivalent in Machining

Tools

HyperMill

Fanuc

Heidenhain controls

Job description

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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. Responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, scheduling workloads, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

The role and responsibilities include:

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

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re seeking a self-motivated team player with a positive attitude. The ideal candidate will be:

• Educated to a Level 3 certificate or equivalent in Machining, with a strong understanding of engineering principles.
• Confident in programming HyperMill, Fanuc, and Heidenhain controls.
• Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings.
• Proven leadership experience managing people and projects.
• Skilled in multitasking and prioritising under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Computer literate with strong MS Office skills.
• Organised and able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Experience:

• At least two years of leadership experience in a machine shop, preferably within motorsport, automotive, or precision engineering environments.

WHY US

Operating a successful global motorsport business with state-of-the-art facilities and winning performances worldwide, M-Sport UK provides the engineering expertise behind award-winning competition cars and is a leader in the industry.

Our drive to deliver championship-winning machinery fuels our technical team, working closely through each development phase to achieve maximum performance on the world stage.

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

WHAT WE OFFER

Located on the edge of the English Lake District National Park, M-Sport UK offers the excitement of international motorsport combined with the tranquility of the Lakeland fells. We provide employee benefits such as life assurance, flexible working hours, a company pension scheme, discounted gym membership, reward schemes, cycle-to-work, healthcare, long service awards, and an employee assistance programme. Our dedicated Work Culture Team hosts regular activities to support our staff.