Laser Supervisor

Laser Cutter Supervisor

Location: Nottingham
Hours: Monday to Friday | 6:00am – 2:00pm (Day Shift)
Salary: £17.00+ per hour

We are recruiting for an experienced Laser Cutter Supervisor to join a well‑established and growing engineering manufacturer in Nottingham. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on supervisor with strong laser cutting experience and proven leadership skills to take responsibility for the day‑to‑day running of a busy laser department.

This role combines shop floor leadership with technical expertise, ensuring production targets are achieved safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

• Supervise the daily operation of the laser cutting department.
• Lead, motivate and support a team of laser operators and production staff.
• Ensure production schedules are completed safely, on time and to customer requirements.
• Allocate workloads and monitor productivity across the department.
• Set up and operate CNC laser cutting machines when required.
• Carry out first‑off inspections and ensure products meet quality standards.
• Monitor production quality and resolve any issues promptly.
• Minimise downtime by identifying production issues and implementing effective solutions.
• Work closely with Production Planning, Programming, Quality and Operations to maintain efficient workflow.
• Train, mentor and develop team members.
• Conduct return‑to‑work meetings, probation reviews and day‑to‑day people management responsibilities.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards throughout the department.
• Promote a strong health and safety culture, ensuring safe working practices are followed at all times.
• Liaise with the maintenance team regarding machine breakdowns and preventative maintenance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, quality and productivity.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding and training of new employees when required.

• Previous experience supervising a laser cutting department or similar manufacturing team.
• Extensive experience operating industrial laser cutting machinery.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and sheet metal manufacturing.
• Excellent knowledge of fabrication processes.
• Ability to manage production priorities and meet demanding deadlines.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• High attention to detail with a quality‑focused approach.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Good computer literacy.

• Experience operating Bystronic, Trumpf, Amada or similar laser cutting equipment.
• Knowledge of ERP or MRP systems.
• Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience.
• Forklift licence (preferred but not essential).
• First Aid qualification (advantageous).

We're looking for someone who:

• Leads from the front and enjoys being hands‑on.
• Can motivate and develop a production team.
• Takes ownership and accountability for departmental performance.
• Communicates effectively across all areas of the business.
• Thrives in a fast‑paced engineering environment.
• Is proactive, organised and solutions‑focused.
• Has a strong commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement.

• £17.00 per hour.
• Permanent, full‑time position.
• Monday to Friday day shift (6:00am – 2:00pm).
• Company pension.
• On‑site parking.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Stable employment within a growing engineering business.
• Opportunity to play a key role in developing and leading a successful manufacturing team.