WORKSHOP SUPERVISOR

JKH Drainage Units Limited.; Mildenhall; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Mildenhall is seeking a Workshop Supervisor to manage a team of Welder/Fabricators. Key responsibilities include overseeing production schedules, ensuring quality and safety, and fostering team performance. The ideal candidate will have experience in a manufacturing environment and a Level 2 City & Guilds qualification in MIG Welding or be prepared to obtain it. This role offers a salary of up to £43k per annum with benefits including holiday and health plans.

Benefits

27 days holiday + bank holidays

Health Cash Plan

Death in Service Cover

Qualifications

• Experience working in a production/manufacturing environment.
• Experience with drawings and managing production schedules.
• Experience of managing and leading a team.
• Ideally a Level 2 City & Guilds qualification in MIG Welding or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Welder/Fabricators and Assembly team.
• Promote a strong health & safety culture.
• Oversee production schedules and quality.
• Manage team performance, recruitment, and training.
• Work with teams to improve processes.
• Maintain adequate stock level within the department.

Job description

Overview

Do you have a Level 2 City & Guilds in MIG welding or hands-on welding and supervisory experience? We are seeking a Workshop Supervisor, where you’ll manage a hardworking crew, oversee quality and safety, and help drive continuous improvement.

Reference

JKH/90

Contract

Permanent

Full time on site

Salary & Benefits

up to £43k per annum depending on experience. 27 days holiday + bank holidays. Health Cash Plan, Death in Service Cover.

Department

Operations – reporting to Operations Manager

Hours

41.25 hrs per week on a 4-week rota basis. Monday to Friday, working 1 in 4 Saturdays

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Welder/Fabricators and Assembly team
• Promote a strong health & safety culture, delivering Toolbox Talks and ensuring compliance.
• Oversee production schedules, monitor quality, and drive efficiency.
• Manage team performance, recruitment, and training, fostering a high-performing workforce.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to improve processes and optimise productivity.
• Maintain an adequate stock level within the department, ordering resources as required.

Person Specification

• Experience working in a production/manufacturing environment.
• Experience with drawings and managing production schedules
• Experience of managing and leading a team
• Ideally a Level 2 City & Guilds qualification in Metal Inert Gas Welding or an equivalent qualification or:
• Previous welding and people management experience and prepared to complete the qualification

Our Values

Be an ambassador for JKH’s brand and values – demonstrate the company values through behaviour and ways of working: Integrity – Act with honesty and deliver on promises. Maintain strong moral principles at all times regardless of who is watching. Accountability – Safety is the priority, don’t cut corners. Everything is done to the highest standard and always look for what can be improved. Take ownership of tasks and do not walk past a problem expecting the next person to deal with it. Collaboration – Co-operate with others to achieve team goals. Treat everyone with respect and provide support where you can.

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