Workshop supervisor

Interaction Recruitment; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Company pension

Critical illness cover

Life assurance

Sick pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working

Onsite parking

Social events

Job summary

Interaction Engineering in Huntingdon seeks a Senior Operations Team Member – Workshop to support the production of high‑quality products. You will operate workshop machinery, read drawings, and ensure orders are completed accurately and on time.

You will work as part of a hands‑on team, maintaining safety and cleanliness, updating stock records, and helping train colleagues while identifying improvements to cut waste and boost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience reading engineering drawings, sketches or production specifications.
• Experience using general workshop equipment.
• Strong attention to detail with a quality-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and operating workshop machinery (lathes, vertical mills, bandsaws, guillotines).
• Reading engineering drawings and production specifications.
• Selecting materials and manufacturing finished items to standard.

Skills

Reading drawings

Workshop equipment operation

Quality focus

Teamwork

Attention to detail

IT/computer skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

Interaction Engineering

Senior Operations Team Member – Workshop

Location: Huntingdon
Salary: £36,050 per annum
Working Pattern: Full-time

Are you an experienced workshop professional with engineering or machine shop skills? Looking for your next opportunity to develop your technical expertise and become part of a supportive, hands‑on operations team?

I'm currently recruiting for a Senior Operations Team Member – Workshop to join a busy operations environment, supporting the production of high-quality products and ensuring customer orders are completed accurately and on time.

The Role

You’ll play a key role in the workshop, using your practical engineering skills to manufacture products to customer specifications while maintaining high standards of quality, safety and efficiency.

Key responsibilities include:

• Setting up and operating workshop machinery, including lathes, vertical mills, bandsaws and guillotines.
• Reading engineering drawings, sketches and production specifications.
• Selecting materials and manufacturing finished items to the required standards.
• Inspecting completed products to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Maintaining a safe, clean and organised working environment.
• Updating stock records and completing job documentation accurately.
• Supporting colleagues, sharing knowledge and helping train team members.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, reduce waste and increase efficiency. What We're Looking For

• Previous engineering or machine shop experience, or a relevant qualification.
• Experience using general workshop equipment.
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, sketches and technical instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and a quality-focused approach.
• Good IT skills and experience using computer systems.
• A positive, proactive attitude with strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A willingness to learn new skills and work flexibly across different areas of production.

Knowledge of metals, polymers, ceramics or other engineering materials would be an advantage.

What's on Offer?

• £36,050 annual salary
• 22 days' annual leave, increasing to 25 days.
• Company-funded private healthcare.
• Company pension with a 5% employer contribution.
• Critical illness and life assurance cover.
• Company sick pay scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Flexible working arrangements where applicable.
• Onsite parking and complimentary refreshments.
• Social events throughout the year.