My client is currently building a team to support the manufacturing activities on a major rail programme of works.
 
They are seeking a production supervisor, production technicians and production assemblers.
 
For the supervisor role, we are looking for someone with who will 

• Facilitate co-ordinated activity between Production Manager and Production Staff
• Carry out work as directed by the Production Manager
• Direct Production Staff
• Interpret plans, drawings and job set out
• Complete ART work orders in an accurate and timely fashion
• Manage the overall function of the production technicians and take responsibility for the build area and nearby area presentation.
• As required provide repair, prototyping and engineering assistance.
• Receive, inspect and store products and materials
• Notify Production Manager of non-conformances and incidents
• Conduct or coordinate inspections and tests
• Identify and report safety and environmental risks, hazards and incidents
• Take responsibility for the first interaction with technicians.
• Look after all technicians requirements where practical including stationery, daily consumables and the like.
• Lead and/or participate in regular review, audit and report to the Production Manager improvement initiatives of all aspects of your business unit.
• Take on casual tasks and jobs as assigned time to time eg: office refurbishment or building maintenance etc.

 
You will need;

• Significant experience and qualifications in mechanical and/or electrical and/or electronics manufacture and assembly
• Knowledge and understanding of technical information and drawings
• Ability to manage staff and assume responsibility for workshop activity
• Previous rail experience would be highly advantageous

It is expected that you are;

• To lead and be Team Focussed
• Be organised, tidy and dependable
• Take initiatives to improve, report and fix situations in the workplace
• Help to reduce costs in the business
• Safety and quality of work is your highest priority
• Be reliable, accurate, honest and self-motivated
• Ensure clean and tidy workshop
• Ensure that work standards, safe work and environmental protection practices are maintained
• Check and maintain equipment, plant and tools
• Identify and report equipment, plant and tools deficiencies and malfunctions

This role will start early 2026. If you would like to be considered, please email your resume to [email protected] or click apply. 
 
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.