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Shift Supervisor Machine Shop

Job details
Posting date: 01 December 2025
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 31 December 2025
Location: Uxbridge, London, UB9 5AJ
Company: Carbon60
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: BBBH169043_1764588696

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Summary

Shift Supervisor - Machine Shop Department

Location: Denham
Department: Manufacturing / Machine Shop
Salary: up to £50,000 + Excellent Benefits

Hours: 7 days on, 7 days off - 35 hour weeks.

Are you ready to lead a team that helps save lives?
We're offering a unique opportunity to join our Machine Shop Department as a Shift Supervisor, where your leadership will directly contribute to the production of life-saving ejector seats.

In this pivotal role, you'll guide and support a skilled team of Cell Operatives, overseeing the manufacture of precision components using a range of advanced machine tools. You'll be instrumental in driving performance, maintaining high standards, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

What You'll Be Doing
  • Leading, mentoring, and motivating a team of experienced operatives.
  • Allocating workloads and monitoring departmental KPIs.
  • Reviewing productivity and implementing performance improvements.
  • Conducting appraisals and supporting recruitment activities.
  • Communicating progress updates and departmental goals.
What We're Looking For
  • Proven experience in managing or leading teams within a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong understanding of performance metrics and KPI development.
  • Budget management experience.
  • A proactive approach to team development and continuous improvement.
  • Familiarity with lean manufacturing or similar methodologies is a plus.
Why Join Us?

You'll work alongside industry experts, gaining valuable experience and enhancing your leadership capabilities. We're committed to your growth and success, offering a supportive environment and a tailored development plan.

Your Benefits
  • 9% non-contributory pension scheme
  • 4x salary life assurance
  • Personalised training & development
  • Cash healthcare plan
  • Cycle to work scheme (including e-bikes)
  • Workplace nursery benefit
  • Subsidised canteen

Ready to make a difference? Please contact Becky Coxon on

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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