Supervisor – Die Maintenance
Location: Sunderland
Salary: £38,000 – £40,000 + Shift Allowance
Shift Pattern: Rotating Early/Late (7am–3pm / 3pm–11pm)
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
This is a critical supervisory role within a busy Die Maintenance department, providing essential technical support to a high-volume Press Shop. This role would suit a skilled Toolmaker looking to step into management.
The Role
Leading a team of Technicians to ensure the shop floor runs safely and efficiently. Your day-to-day will involve:
* Planning daily workloads, appraising staff, and supporting technician development.
* Providing hands-on troubleshooting and technical guidance to the team.
* Ensuring all work is signed off and documented in line with strict company safety and quality procedures.
* Monitoring the working environment to reduce risk and ensuring health, safety, and environmental policies are followed.
What We’re Looking For
* NVQ Level 3 in Tool Making or Die Maintenance is essential.
* Strong knowledge of tool/press setting and operation.
* The ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues under pressure.
* A Level 3 Management qualification is preferred.
* A high level of attention to detail and a flexible attitude toward challenges and overtime where required.
Benefits
* Annual holiday entitlement of 26 days and 8 Bank Holiday (company shut down in Summer and Christmas)
* Free electric car charging points on site
* Car lease scheme
* Pension (GPP) 4.5% employee and 4.5% employer
* Life Assurance 4x pensionable pay (after 1 years’ service for GPP members)
* Private healthcare
* On-site occupational health support
* Company sick pay
* Enhanced paternity leave
* Enhanced maternity leave
How to Apply
If you have a background in metal stampings and are ready to lead a technical team, click “Apply” to submit your CV