Workshop Operations Lead - Production & Safety

weServed; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Matched pension with life assurance

Digital GP and annual health check

Employee shopping savings portal

Payment of Professional Fees

Be Kind Day – paid volunteering

Job summary

Babcock is seeking a Workshop Supervisor to lead an operational team at Ashchurch, Gloucestershire. You will deliver production targets safely, manage resources, and uphold process compliance on site.

The role requires experience in a production environment, strong leadership and a commitment to continuous improvement. There is a clear path for development with a permanent, full-time contract and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising teams in production/manufacturing/engineering or similar.
• Ability to coordinate people, resources and daily operations effectively.
• Experience working in a safety-focused and process-driven environment.
• Strong communication and team leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop an operational team to deliver production plans safely and efficiently.
• Coordinate recruitment, performance, capability, welfare and workforce planning activities.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality and operational processes.
• Oversee production systems, equipment, tooling and resource availability to minimise risks.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and maintain accurate operational reporting and planning.

Skills

Team leadership

Production planning

Health & safety

Communication

People management

Education

Level 2 NVQ/NQF

Advanced Apprenticeship or Level 3 NVQ

Job description

Babcock is seeking a Workshop Supervisor to lead an operational team at Ashchurch, Gloucestershire. You will deliver production targets safely, manage resources, and uphold process compliance on site.

The role requires experience in a production environment, strong leadership and a commitment to continuous improvement. There is a clear path for development with a permanent, full-time contract and competitive benefits.