Production Supervisor

Rubicon Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Production Supervisor in Poole, UK. The successful candidate will lead a skilled team in a dynamic vehicle recycling environment, ensuring operational efficiency and maintaining high safety and quality standards. Ideal applicants should have a mechanical qualification and strong leadership skills. Attractive salary package and various benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary with shift premium

Discounted petrol and staff discounts on parts

Health Cash Plan

Additional holiday after 3 years

Enhanced pension contributions after 5 years

Family Day and Community Volunteer Day

Autonomy to lead process improvements

Qualifications

• Mechanical qualification or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Proven ability to lead, coach and inspire teams.
• Resilience under pressure and a proactive safety-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Leading and motivating production teams to achieve KPIs and targets.
• Managing dismantling line activities for operational efficiency.
• Supervising safe removal of vehicle components.
• Maintaining health, safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Planning and organisation

Education

Mechanical qualification (Level 3 in Vehicle Mechanics or equivalent)

Job description

Production Supervisor | Poole | £38,500

Are you an experienced leader with a passion for automotive production? This is your chance to take ownership of a fast‑paced dismantling line, driving performance and motivating a skilled team in a dynamic vehicle recycling environment.

Join a business where your expertise will make a real impact on operational efficiency and quality standards, while working with cutting‑edge processes in the automotive industry.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with shift premium
• Discounted petrol and staff discounts on parts
• Health Cash Plan, Critical Illness cover, and Death in Service (after probation)
• Additional holiday after 3 years and enhanced pension contributions after 5 years
• Family Day and Community Volunteer Day
• Autonomy to lead and implement process improvements

Responsibilities

• Leading and motivating production teams to achieve KPIs and targets
• Managing all dismantling line activities and ensuring operational efficiency
• Overseeing safe removal of vehicle components and recyclable materials
• Liaising with Line Leads and Maintenance Engineer for proactive equipment care
• Maintaining strict health, safety, quality, and environmental standards

Experience

• Mechanical qualification (ideally Level 3 in Vehicle Mechanics) or equivalent hands‑on experience
• Proven ability to lead, coach and inspire teams
• Strong problem‑solving, planning and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Resilience under pressure and a proactive, safety‑focused mindset

If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with an up‑to‑date CV or call Ella Banks at Rubicon for more information.