Nightshift Workshop Supervisor

HAD-FAB LTD; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Part of a busy, growing manufacturing business

Hands-on role with real responsibility

Solid, experienced operations team

Job summary

A leading steel fabrication company in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Nightshift Workshop Supervisor. This hands-on role involves coordinating workshop operations, ensuring safety and quality standards are met, and managing staff efficiently. The ideal candidate will have experience in manufacturing operations, particularly in steel fabrication, alongside a strong safety-first mentality. The position offers real responsibility in a dynamic work environment, contributing to smooth production flow and effective team communication.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising workshop or manufacturing operations, preferably in steel fabrication.
• Strong understanding of health & safety and quality standards.
• Comfortable supervising in an industrial workshop environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee workshop operations to achieve productivity, safety, and quality targets.
• Plan and allocate work based on production schedules.
• Manage priorities and act as the main contact during the shift.

Skills

Supervising workshop or manufacturing operations

Understanding of health & safety and quality standards

Using MRP or production tracking systems

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

We’relooking for an experienced Nightshift Workshop Supervisor to help keep ourworkshop running safely, efficiently, and to plan on the nightshift. This is ahands-on supervisory role, coordinating people, work, and resources to ensureproduction flows smoothly in a busy steel fabrication environment.

You’llwork closely with the wider operations team, providing clear day-to-daysupervision, maintaining standards, and ensuring strong communication andhandovers between shifts.

AboutUs

Had Fabis a leader in the design and manufacture of bespoke steel structures for thepower, transport, and construction industries. As a key supplier supporting theUK’s 2030 net-zero goals and energy transition, we are proud of our trackrecord in engineering excellence, quality, and innovation.

Aboutthe Role

AsNightshift Workshop Supervisor, you’ll oversee nightshift activity on the shopfloor, making sure work is carried out safely, to quality standards, and inline with production schedules. You’ll manage priorities as they change, andact as the main point of contact during the shift.

This rolesuits someone who enjoys being on the floor, solving problems as they arise,and keeping things moving.

WhatYou’ll Be Doing:

• Oversee workshop operations, ensuringproductivity, safety, quality, and delivery targets are achieved.
• Plan, coordinate, and allocate work in linewith the production plan, project schedules, and available resources.
• Monitor progress against schedules, adjustinglabour and resources as required to meet deadlines.
• Assign tasks based on priorities, projectrequirements, and individual competency levels.
• Ensure compliance with MRP system usage toenable accurate project tracking, reporting, and KPI generation.
• Ensure all workshop equipment is maintained ina safe and operational condition through regular cleaning, inspection, andpreventative maintenance.
• Raise and log maintenance issues through theMango system and ensure clear handover to the maintenance team.
• Manage changes arising from projectvariations, engineering changes, or unplanned events.
• Ensure all quality documentation is completedaccurately, reviewed, and stored in the correct systems and locations.
• Co-ordinate with supervisors from otherdepartments, to ensure the flow of material and information from and tothose departments is flawless.
• Establish and ensure that there are clearbinary indicators set up to ensure the flow of material through theworkshop.
• Act as the primary point of contact fornightshift workshop staff and elevate issues via agreed reportingchannels.
• Attend meetings to discuss project updates,resolve issues, and plan future work.
• Carry out diligent handovers with theback-to-back supervisor to update on progress and issues that haveoccurred.

AboutYou

• You’ll be practical, organised, andcomfortable supervising people in an industrial workshop environment.
• You’re confident managing a shift,prioritising work, and dealing with issues calmly as they arise.

You’llbring:

• Experience supervisingworkshop or manufacturing operations (steel fabrication preferred)
• A strong understanding ofhealth & safety and quality standards
• Confidence using MRP orproduction tracking systems
• Good communication skills ada calm, hands-on approach
• A safety-first mindset andattention to detail

WhyJoin Us?

• Be part of a busy, growing manufacturingbusiness
• Work in a hands-on role with realresponsibility on shift
• Join a solid, experienced operations team