Production Supervisor

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected local manufacturing firm in Gillingham is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Supervisor to lead its manufacturing department. Ideal candidates will have mechanical qualifications and hands-on experience. Responsibilities include running day-to-day operations, supporting fault finding, and mentoring team members. The role offers a competitive salary, early finish on Fridays, and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Salary up to GBP40,000

Early finish Fridays

Free on-site parking

Company pension scheme

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• HNC, apprenticeship or similar mechanical/production background.
• Experience supervising in a mechanical or manufacturing setting.
• Proficient in problem-solving and people management.

Responsibilities

• Organising the day-to-day operations of the production department.
• Supporting fault finding and tool changes on machinery.
• Training and mentoring operatives to ensure team flexibility.

Skills

Hands-on experience in a mechanical or manufacturing setting

Strong organisational and communication skills

Proactive approach to problem-solving

Education

Engineering qualifications (HNC, apprenticeship)

Tools

Mechanical tools, jigs and fixtures

Job description

Mechanical Engineering Supervisor Manufacturing
Medway (phone number removed); GBP38,000 - GBP40,000 DOE (phone number removed); Mon Fri 7am 4 Early Finish Fridays (11.30 )

Are you a hands-on, Senior Engineer looking to take the next step into leadership?

Do you have mechanical qualifications and a solid background in production or workshop-based roles?

Want to work in a well-established, people-focused business that values engineering skill and practical expertise?

We re looking for a Mechanical Engineering Supervisor to lead a key manufacturing department within a respected and long-standing local business. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a solid engineering background who enjoys problem-solving, team leadership, and taking ownership on the shop floor.

What you ll be doing:

• Running and organising the day-to-day operations of a department of this busy production facility
• Supporting fault finding and tool changes on mechanical machinery
• Liaising with production teams and the Factory Manager to meet daily and weekly targets
• Training and mentoring operatives to ensure flexibility across the team
• Supporting Gemba walks and continuous improvement activity
• Collaborating with Toolroom and Maintenance to ensure optimal machine performance

What you ll need:

• Engineering qualifications HNC, apprenticeship or similar mechanical/production background
• Hands-on experience in a mechanical or manufacturing setting, ideally supervising others
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and people management
• Experience working with mechanical tools, jigs and fixtures preferred

What s in it for you?

• Salary up to GBP40,000 depending on experience
• Early finish Fridays
• Free on-site parking
• Company pension scheme
• Supportive, family-feel team culture

This is an ideal opportunity for a driven, mechanically minded individual ready to step into a supervisory role or bring their leadership skills to a new environment.

This role is being handled by Emily Powell, Associate Director Pearson Whiffin Recruitment