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Machine Shop Supervisor

PRS LTD

Kidderminster

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

A leading Oil & Gas equipment manufacturer is seeking a Machine Shop Supervisor to oversee all aspects of their machine shop in Worcestershire. This permanent role offers flexible working patterns and a collaborative environment, ideal for a self-motivated individual with supervisory experience. Enjoy benefits such as a company bonus, pension scheme, and comprehensive training opportunities in a modern facility.

Benefits

Company bonus
Company pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Life insurance (death in service)
23 days holiday + additional service days
Training opportunities
Free eye tests for VDU users
Corporate gym discount
Social events organized by the company

Qualifications

  • Experience supervising staff in a machine shop.
  • Ability to organize all aspects of a machine shop effectively.
  • Preferably GCSE Maths and English grade 4/5.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and be responsible for all aspects of the machine shop.
  • Undertake machining duties as required based on company standards.
  • Ensure machinery and tools are well maintained and personnel trained.

Skills

Verbal communication
Written communication
Attention to detail
Reliability
Flexibility

Education

GCSE Maths and English grade 4/5

Tools

Vertical/horizontal borers
Lathes
Drilling machines

Job description

Position: Machine Shop Supervisor
Contract: Permanent
Location: Worcestershire
Salary: Hourly Rate (depending on experience) plus performance bonus (paid twice yearly in June & December payslip), Plus Flexitime (employees can choose their working pattern)
Industry: Oil & Gas

PRS Engineering has engaged with a key client and a leading Oil & Gas Equipment manufacturer Machine Shop Supervisor on a permanent basis. Very impressive facilities and clean working environment. You will be working with and collaborating with a friendly and welcoming team delivering on high value projects used world-wide.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated individual who would like to join a progressing company. This role is based within an established Production department; therefore, a strong team player attitude is essential.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

  • Must have experience supervising staff and organising all aspects of a machine shop
  • Must be experienced using machinery such as vertical/horizontal borers, lathes and drilling machines
  • Maths and English GCSE grade 4/5 (equivalent grade C equivalent) is preferable but not essential

Key Competencies

  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Professional personal presentation
  • Willingness to be flexible
  • Initiative
  • Reliability
  • Attention to detail
  • Attention to Health and Safety

Summary of Job:

  • To lead and be responsible for all aspects of the machine shop
  • To undertake machining duties, as required, in accordance with the company quality standards and best engineering working practices
  • To undertake activities in a timely and efficient manner in order to maintain company contractual delivery requirements
  • To assist, where required, in peripheral activities, e.g., assembly, packing, etc.

Staff relationship:

  • Directly responsible to the Works Manager/Production Planning Manager
  • Liaises with all internal departments, as appropriate
  • Has proactive involvement with internal and external quality audits

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Shall be fully committed to the achievement of the company policies and objectives with attention to quality and safety
  • Responsible for carrying out duties in a safe, timely, economic, and effective manner
  • To ensure that the workshop is adequately equipped, and machinery and tools are well maintained through a planned maintenance schedule/safe to use
  • To ensure, where appropriate, that personnel are adequately trained and fully competent to be able to carry out work delegated to them, in line with required quality and safety standards
  • Responsible for the maintenance and good housekeeping of the working area
  • To make recommendations, where appropriate, for improvements to existing working practices
  • To make recommendations for renewal/replacement of plant and equipment
  • Ensure production consumables are maintained at an adequate level
  • Authority to commit expenditure must be obtained from senior management
  • Ensure safe working practices are adhered to at all times; this applies to internal and visiting personnel
  • Demonstrate a flexible and positive approach to duties, which may be require from time to time
  • Undertake reasonable instructions and tasks from senior personnel, commensurate with the nature of the job and in the best interests of the company

Benefits

  • Company bonus
  • Company pension scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Life insurance (death in service)
  • 23 days holiday (19 floating days, 4 fixed towards Christmas shutdown) +extra service days +Bank Holidays +Birthday Leave (after 2 full calendar years’ service)
  • Training opportunities
  • Free eye tests and contribution towards lenses/spectacles for VDU users, if appropriate
  • Social events organised and funded by the company
  • Corporate gym discount

Hours of work
Works hours enable flexitime working, covering a 40 hour week. Flexible start and finish times are available with core hours which must be covered each day. Monday to Thursday covers an 8.5 hour shift with half an hour unpaid lunch break and a ten minute paid break in the morning and afternoon, Friday covers a 6 hour shift with no lunch break but does include a twenty minute paid break. Overtime is available dependent upon workload, further details will be given at interview stage.
Daniel Warby

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