Machine Shop Supervisor

E3 Recruitment; Dudley Hill; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Bradford is seeking a Machine Shop Supervisor to lead and develop a high-performing team. Responsibilities include championing a positive workplace culture, ensuring safety compliance, driving quality improvements, and managing operational performance. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and previous experience in a manufacturing environment. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £41,910 and excellent benefits including a discretionary bonus and extensive holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

Combined pension contributions

Medical and wellbeing perks

Free access to on-site gym

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role within Engineering or Manufacturing.
• Experience in a Machining focused environment is ideal but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Champion workplace culture, support people development.
• Lead and support safety and quality initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement through lean methodologies.
• Plan and track performance for operational efficiency.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Competent IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Leadership: champion a positive workplace culture aligned with company values, support people development, onboarding, performance management, HR processes, and employee relations to ensure a flexible, engaged, and high-performing workforce.
• Safety: lead and support 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: drive continuous improvement through lean methodologies, manage scrap reduction, and support corrective actions for internal and external non-compliance issues.
• Product Delivery: plan and track performance, including shift handovers, reporting, absence management, and supporting business projects to ensure operational efficiency and target achievement.

Requirements

• 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

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

Salary and Benefits

• 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
• Medical and wellbeing perks, such as private family healthcare, free access to 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)

How to Apply

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.