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Escape Recruitment Services
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Posted:
12.08.2025
Expiry Date:
26.09.2025
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Job Description:
Fabrication & Machine Shop Supervisor
East Kilbride | Permanent | Up to £45,000 | Day Shift | Profit Share Bonus
We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established, employee-owned engineering manufacturer based in East Kilbride. Known for designing and delivering robust, high-specification machinery to customers across the globe, they now have an opening for an experienced Fabrication & Machine Shop Supervisor to join their on-site team.
This is a hands-on supervisory role, ideal for someone with strong experience in conventional machining and a genuine interest in leading and motivating a skilled shop floor team.
The Role:
As Fabrication & Machine Shop Supervisor, you will:
Oversee day-to-day activity across both machine and fabrication areas
Motivate and guide welders and machinists to deliver quality output on time
Operate a range of manual machines, with particular focus on horizontal boring
Read and interpret engineering drawings to produce precision components
Uphold high standards of housekeeping and shop safety
Contribute to ongoing improvement initiatives across the department
What We're Looking For:
Previous experience in a machine shop supervisory role
Skilled in manual machining - especially horizontal boring
Ability to read detailed mechanical drawings and manufacture accordingly
Confident leading by example and encouraging a positive team culture
Good understanding of safe working practices in an engineering environment
Experience using Kerns Richard SH75 or similar boring machines
Counterbalance forklift licence
Competent in overhead crane operation
The Package:
Salary: Up to £45,000 depending on experience
Hours: 39 per week (Monday to Friday, early day shift)
Overtime paid at standard hourly rate
Company profit share bonus (circa £5,600 in 2024/2025)
Matched pension contribution (up to 5%)
32 days holiday per year
Employee ownership benefits including share options and tax incentives
If you're an experienced machine shop leader looking for a long-term opportunity with a stable, employee-owned manufacturer, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch to find out more.
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