Fabrication & Machine Shop Supervisor
| Posting date: | 22 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 July 2025 |
| Location: | East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, G75 0QR |
| Company: | Search Consultancy LTD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Req//234837_1753180888 |
Summary
Fabrication & Machine Shop Supervisor, East Kilbride, £42,000 - £45,000
We're recruiting for a hands-on Fabrication & Machine Shop Supervisor for a permanent role in East Kilbride. The position involves leading a small team of machine operators and welders in a precision engineering environment. This is a day shift role with early Friday finishes and flexibility on start/finish times.
As a Machine Shop Supervisor, you'll be responsible for:
- Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the fabrication and machine shop
- Leading, supporting and motivating a team of machinists and welders
- Operating horizontal boring machines and other conventional machine tools (lathes, drills, mills)
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings to plan and carry out machining work
- Ensuring work is completed to required specifications and tight engineering tolerances
- Carrying out inspections and maintaining quality throughout the process
- Supporting the development of standard operating procedures and continuous improvement
- Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment
What you can expect in return:
- Salary: £42,000-£45,000 depending on experience
- Annual profit-share bonus
- Access to employee share scheme with annual dividend
- 39-hour working week:
- Monday to Thursday: 06:00-14:30
- Friday: 06:00-13:30
What we're looking for:
- Previous experience in a fabrication or machining environment
- Proven leadership or supervisory background within a workshop setting
- Skilled in the operation of conventional machine tools - particularly horizontal borers
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical engineering drawings
- Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality standards
- Forklift and/or overhead crane licence (advantageous)
- Good understanding of health and safety in a manufacturing environment
Interested? Submit your application today to be considered. This is a long-term opportunity with excellent working conditions, a competitive benefits package, and the chance to step into a key leadership role within a well-established engineering team.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.