Posted 30 July, 2026
Machine Shop Shift Supervisor (Heavy Engineering)
Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Birmingham, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Machine Shop Shift Supervisor (Heavy Engineering)£35,000 - £38,000 + Company Benefits + Days Based + Progression + Monday - FridayBirminghamAre you a Shift Supervisor from a heavy engineering background looking to join a long-established manufacturer, where you'll lead a busy machine shop team, provide hands-on technical support, and have a clear progression path to Operations Manager?Established in the 1800's, this long-standing heavy engineering specialist delivers high-integrity forged and machined components into critical sectors including aerospace, defence, marine, nuclear, oil & gas and power generation. The company focuses on large-scale, complex, tight-tolerance components, offering in-house open die forging, machining, heat treatment and testing capabilities.In this permanent early shift role (6:00am-2:00pm), you will lead a team of up to 15 machine shop operatives, planning workloads, monitoring production and ensuring quality, safety and delivery targets are met. You'll remain hands-on on the shop floor, supporting fault finding, resolving production issues and working closely with Maintenance, Quality and Engineering teams to keep the department running efficiently while driving continuous improvement.This role would suit a Shift Supervisor similar from a heavy engineering background, with experience leading manufacturing teams and a hands-on approach to fault finding, looking to progress into an Operations Manager position.The Role:Lead and support a team of up to 15 machine shop operativesPlan daily workloads to meet production and delivery targetsProvide hands-on fault finding and production supportLiaise with Maintenance, Quality and Engineering teamsDrive continuous improvement and maintain H&S standardsThe Person:Shift Supervisor or similar within heavy engineering or similarExperience leading manufacturing teams and planning workloadsHands-on fault finding and problem-solving experienceCommutable to BirminghamReference: BBBH26051Shift, Supervisor, Machine, Shop, Heavy, Engineering, Forge, Metal, Manufacturing, Production, Planning, Fault, Finding, CNC, IOSH, West Bromwich,Birmingham, Dudley, MidlandsIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.TPBN1_UKTJ
