Production Supervisor

Hernshead Recruitment Ltd; Crawley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Crawley is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to manage machine build and assembly. In this key leadership role, you'll ensure projects meet quality and safety standards while coordinating with various departments. The ideal candidate has an HNC in Engineering and strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems. This role offers a chance to lead in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Qualifications: HNC in Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in mechanical, electrical, robotic or pneumatic systems.
• Competence in MS Office, with Excel at intermediate level.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects meet quality, safety, and customer acceptance standards.
• Coordinate with departments for timely delivery of parts and equipment.
• Manage Health & Safety procedures and oversee subcontractors.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical assembly

Electrical assembly

Health & Safety management

Technical drawing interpretation

Project coordination

Education

HNC in Engineering

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced leader with a background in mechanical and electrical assembly? We're looking for a Production Supervisor to oversee machine build, assembly, and commissioning at our client’s facility in Crawley. This is a key leadership role ensuring projects are delivered on time, to budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects meet quality, safety, and customer acceptance standards.
• Review and interpret manufacturing packs and technical drawings.
• Coordinate with Projects, Engineering, Purchasing, and Stores to ensure timely delivery of parts and equipment.
• Assign and monitor tasks for Mechanical and Electrical Fitters, including supervision of subcontractors.
• Manage Health & Safety procedures, lifting equipment documentation, and subcontractor inductions.
• Oversee inspection, testing, commissioning support, and final buyoff before customer handover.

Qualifications

• Qualifications: HNC in Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Experience: Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, robotic and/or pneumatic systems—ideally in the automotive or powertrain environment.
• Technical skills: Competence in MS Office (Excel intermediate level).