Shift Supervisor - Machine Shop

Recruit Engineering; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Uxbridge is seeking a Shift Supervisor for their machine shop environment. The role includes leading teams, ensuring production quality, and managing workflow using ERP systems. Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar environment and strong leadership skills. This position offers competitive benefits including a pension scheme and structured training.

Benefits

9% non-contributory pension scheme

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Structured training and development plan

Cash healthcare plan

Cycle to work scheme

Workplace nursery benefit

Subsidised canteen

Access to employee retail discount platform

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a machine shop environment.
• Previous responsibility for supervising or leading a team in production/manufacturing.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and apply inspection processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and allocate work across machines and operators to meet production schedules.
• Ensure parts meet quality inspection requirements.
• Oversee machine set-up and escalate downtime quickly.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team leadership

Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

Shift Supervisor - Machine Shop (7 on / 7 off Days)

Package: £55,140 to £60,654 (base salary £50,000-£55,000 + 10.28% shift allowance)

Shift Pattern: 7 days on / 7 days off, 7am-5pm

Responsibilities

• Lead and allocate work across machines and operators to meet production schedules and output targets.
• Ensure parts are produced to drawing/specification and meet all quality inspection requirements, including first-off and in-process checks.
• Oversee machine set-up, TPM routines, resource availability, and escalate downtime quickly.
• Act as the first line of support for technical queries, problem-solving and decision-making during shift.
• Manage performance, conduct appraisals, address absence, and carry out return-to-work and basic ER processes.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, skills development and succession planning.
• Maintain clear communication across shifts and ensure adherence to H&S procedures and site standards.
• Promote engagement, support continuous improvement activity and contribute to lean initiatives.
• Use SAP/MRP to manage workflow, attendance, approvals and reporting.

Experience & Background

• Essential:
• Proven experience in a machine shop environment.
• Previous responsibility for supervising or leading a team in production/manufacturing.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and apply inspection processes.
• Confident using ERP/MRP systems (SAP or similar).
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Desirable:
• CNC machining or programming understanding.
• Experience managing large teams across shift operations.

Benefits

• 9% non-contributory pension scheme
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Structured training and development plan
• Cash healthcare plan
• Cycle to work scheme (including e-bikes)
• Workplace nursery benefit
• Subsidised canteen
• Access to employee retail discount platform

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