- Posted 22 September 2025
- Salary £50000 - £55000 per annum + + quarterly bonus
- LocationBurton-on-Trent
- Job type Permanent
- DisciplineGeneral Manufacturing
- Reference149712_1758553084
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Workshop Supervisor
Job description
Role: Workshop Supervisor
Salary: Up to 55k + quarterly bonus
Location: Burton-on-Trent
Shifts: 12 hour shifts (Days and Nights rotating) which includes 1 weekend in 3
Are you an experienced Workshop Supervisor with experience of working within a heavy manufacturing background looking for a new role within a leading manufacturing business in Burton on Trent? As a Workshop Supervisor, you will be supervising a team of 10 which includes a team leader and operators. This role is not desk based, being present on the shop floor is a large part of this role. Working 12 hour shifts (Days and Nights rotating) which includes 1 weekend in 3, offering a salary of £50-55K + quarterly bonus.
The Role:
- Responsible for the efficient operation of the lines minimising downtimes
- Health and Safety is a huge part of this role - minimising risks is key
- Conduct quality checks in key areas on a regular basis, taking responsibility for the quality competence across the shift
- Development of team members and operational processes including safety, quality, environmental, customer service and cost
- Day to day management of your operatives which will include performance management, absence management, and motivation of the team at all times
Suitable Candidate:
- Experienced Supervisor from a heavy manufacturing background
- Strong understanding of H&S working practices
- Be able to understand and work to set quality standards
- Able to drive change and set boundaries and hold people accountable
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- IOSH qualification would be advantageous but not essential
