Machine Shop Supervisor, £42,000 to £45,000 DOE, East Kilbride, Annual Profit‑Share Bonus Share Purchase Plan Machine Shop Supervisor searching for your next challenge? Join a leading precision engineering workshop in East Kilbride where you’ll take a hands‑on role managing, encouraging and motivating a mixed team of machine operators and welders to produce high‑quality components to tight tolerances, all within optimal timeframes. Machine Shop Supervisor Job Benefits: * Competitive Salary Package: £42,000–£45,000 per year (depending on experience) * Annual Profit‑Share Bonus: Rewarded for your contribution to company performance * Share Purchase Plan: Opportunity to invest in and benefit from the company’s growth * Working Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday–Friday with an early finish each Friday * Day Shift: Consistent daytime schedule for work–life balance * Modern Facility: Fully equipped workshop in East Kilbride Machine Shop Supervisor Role Key Responsibilities: * Team Leadership: Supervise, coach and develop machine operators and welders to meet production targets * Machine Setup & Operation: Assist with horizontal boring machines, lathes, milling machines and drills * Drawing Interpretation: Read and interpret mechanical detail drawings to define machining requirements * Quality Control: Inspect and measure work throughout the manufacturing process to ensure compliance with tight engineering tolerances * Workflow Management: Monitor job progress, allocate resources and adjust schedules to meet deadlines * Health & Safety: Maintain a safe, clean and efficient workshop environment Machine Shop Supervisor Skills & Requirements: * Previous experience as a machine operator with demonstrated supervisory or team‑lead skills * Proficiency in reading mechanical detail drawings and understanding machining specifications * Hands‑on experience operating a range of machine tools, specialising in conventional horizontal boring * Ability to inspect and measure own work to guarantee accuracy throughout production Advantageous (Desirable): * Experience using a Kern Richard SH75 or similar horizontal boring machine * Counterbalance forklift truck licence * Overhead crane operation competency for loading and unloading parts * Knowledge of safe working practices within a machine shop environment Note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role