Nightshift Workshop Supervisor
Listed on 2026-02-16
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Manufacturing / Production
Production Manager, Operations Manager
We’relooking for an experienced Night shift Workshop Supervisor to help keep ourworkshop running safely, efficiently, and to plan on the night shift. This is ahands-on supervisory role, coordinating people, work, and resources to ensure production flows smoothly in a busy steel fabrication environment.
You’llwork closely with the wider operations team, providing clear day-to-day supervision, maintaining standards, and ensuring strong communication andhandovers between shifts.
About UsHad Fabis a leader in the design and manufacture of bespoke steel structures for thepower, transport, and construction industries. As a key supplier supporting theUK’s 2030 net-zero goals and energy transition, we are proud of our track record in engineering excellence, quality, and innovation.
Aboutthe RoleAsNightshift Workshop Supervisor, you’ll oversee night shift activity on the shopfloor, making sure work is carried out safely, to quality standards, and inline with production schedules. You’ll manage priorities as they change, andact as the main point of contact during the shift.
This rolesuits someone who enjoys being on the floor, solving problems as they arise,and keeping things moving.
What You’ll Be Doing:- Oversee workshop operations, ensuringproductivity, safety, quality, and delivery targets are achieved.
- Plan, coordinate, and allocate work in linewith the production plan, project schedules, and available resources.
- Monitor progress against schedules, adjustinglabour and resources as required to meet deadlines.
- Assign tasks based on priorities, project requirements, and individual competency levels.
- Ensure compliance with MRP system usage toenable accurate project tracking, reporting, and KPI generation.
- Ensure all workshop equipment is maintained ina safe and operational condition through regular cleaning, inspection, and preventative maintenance.
- Raise and log maintenance issues through the Mango system and ensure clear handover to the maintenance team.
- Manage changes arising from projectvariations, engineering changes, or unplanned events.
- Ensure all quality documentation is completed accurately, reviewed, and stored in the correct systems and locations.
- Co-ordinate with supervisors from other departments, to ensure the flow of material and information from and tothose departments is flawless.
- Establish and ensure that there are clearbinary indicators set up to ensure the flow of material through theworkshop.
- Act as the primary point of contact fornightshift workshop staff and elevate issues via agreed reportingchannels.
- Attend meetings to discuss project updates,resolve issues, and plan future work.
- Carry out diligent handovers with theback-to-back supervisor to update on progress and issues that have occurred.
- You’ll be practical, organised, and comfortable supervising people in an industrial workshop environment.
- You’re confident managing a shift,prioritising work, and dealing with issues calmly as they arise.
- Experience supervisingworkshop or manufacturing operations (steel fabrication preferred)
- A strong understanding ofhealth & safety and quality standards
- Confidence using MRP or production tracking systems
- Good communication skills ada calm, hands-on approach
- A safety-first mindset and attention to detail
- Be part of a busy, growing manufacturing business
- Work in a hands-on role with realresponsibility on shift
- Join a solid, experienced operations team
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