Mechanical Engineering Supervisor – Manufacturing
Medway | 💰 £38,000 - £40,000 DOE | 🕒 Mon–Fri 7am – 4 Early Finish Fridays (11.30!!)
Are you a hands-on, Senior Engineer looking to take the next step into leadership?
Do you have mechanical qualifications and a solid background in production or workshop-based roles?
Want to work in a well-established, people-focused business that values engineering skill and practical expertise?
We’re looking for a Mechanical Engineering Supervisor to lead a key manufacturing department within a respected and long-standing local business. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a solid engineering background who enjoys problem-solving, team leadership, and taking ownership on the shop floor.
What you’ll be doing:
- Running and organising the day-to-day operations of a department of this busy production facility
- Supporting fault finding and tool changes on mechanical machinery
- Liaising with production teams and the Factory Manager to meet daily and weekly targets
- Training and mentoring operatives to ensure flexibility across the team
- Supporting Gemba walks and continuous improvement activity
- Collaborating with Toolroom and Maintenance to ensure optimal machine performance
What you’ll need:
- Engineering qualifications – HNC, apprenticeship or similar mechanical/production background
- Hands-on experience in a mechanical or manufacturing setting, ideally supervising others
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and people management
- Experience working with mechanical tools, jigs and fixtures preferred
What’s in it for you?
- Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience
- Early finish Fridays
- Free on-site parking
- Company pension scheme
- Supportive, family-feel team culture
This is an ideal opportunity for a driven, mechanically minded individual ready to step into a supervisory role or bring their leadership skills to a new environment.
This role is being handled by Emily Powell, Associate Director – Pearson Whiffin Recruitment