Shopfloor Foreman

Pertemps Crewe; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building materials supplier in Newcastle-under-Lyme is seeking an experienced Shopfloor Foreman. The role involves overseeing health and safety compliance, managing staff training, and supervising the shopfloor. Candidates should have CNC machine operation experience and a strong leadership background in construction or manufacturing. This position offers a salary of £28,000 with various employee benefits including healthcare, annual leave, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

26 days annual leave

Employee healthcare plan (opt-in)

Life assurance (1x salary)

Access to Mental Health First Aiders

Employee reward portal with discounts at major retailers

Annual pay review and potential performance bonus

Recognition and long service awards

Qualifications

• Essential CNC machine operation experience.
• Desirable experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Confident and professional with strong relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Oversee inductions and competency sign-offs for new operatives.
• Manage tooling and consumables effectively.

Skills

CNC machine operation experience

Excellent communication skills

Strong IT and organisational skills

Forklift Operator's Licence

Job description

Overview

Shopfloor Foreman – An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Shopfloor Foreman to join a well-established building materials supplier specialising in facade solutions and construction products. This position is ideal for someone with a background in Construction or Manufacturing, with hands-on CNC machine experience and strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, assisting in the monitoring of workplace safety.
• Deliver Toolbox Talks and support H&S initiatives in collaboration with the Production Foreman.
• Oversee inductions and competency sign-offs for new operatives.
• Deliver training on new machinery and processes to existing and new team members.
• Manage new starter induction plans.
• Create and manage employee work schedules.
• Supervise and assign daily tasks to shopfloor operatives.
• Act as the first point of contact for operatives regarding machinery, performance, and attendance issues.
• Provide regular updates to office management.
• Inspect completed work to ensure it meets quality and deadline standards.
• Address and resolve customer issues or complaints efficiently.
• Maintain and clean shopfloor equipment and machinery.
• Operate machinery, including forklifts and CNC machines, as required.
• Manage tooling and consumables (e.g. saw blades, cutters, drills).
• Ensure the work area is clean, safe, and well-organised.

Qualifications

• CNC machine operation experience – essential.
• Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment – desirable.
• Forklift Operator's Licence.
• Strong IT and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Confident and professional with strong relationship-building skills.
• Customer-focused with excellent attention to detail.
• Proactive and willing to learn and develop.
• Capable of working independently and under pressure.
• Well-presented, polite, and professional.
• Flexible approach to working hours and responsibilities.
• Positive attitude and a team-focused mindset.

Details

• Training and development opportunities
• 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), including Christmas shutdown
• Employee healthcare plan (opt-in)
• Life assurance (1x salary)
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Employee reward portal with discounts at major retailers
• Annual pay review and potential performance bonus
• Recognition and long service awards
• Salary £28,000
• Monday to Friday 8:30-17:00
• Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme