Manufacturing
Technician Supervisor (117lw) - North East UK - £35,000-£40,000 + Excellent
Benefits
We’re
supporting a UK-based engineering and technology organisation delivering
specialist equipment into safety-critical and highly regulated environments
worldwide. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor
to lead a team of technicians responsible for the build, test, and repair of
complex electronic and mechanical systems.
This
is an excellent opportunity for ex-military engineers or senior technicians
looking to transition into a leadership role within a structured,
quality-driven environment.
You’ll
be responsible for the day-to-day leadership of a production team, ensuring
outputs are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality
standards.
This
is a hands-on leadership role - you’ll balance people management with technical
oversight, ensuring work is completed in line with defined processes,
schedules, and regulatory requirements.
Key
Responsibilities
Team
Leadership & Development - Lead, coach, and develop a team of technicians
Operational
Delivery - Oversee daily production, assembly, and test activities, ensure
adherence to standard operating procedures and quality standards, maintain
accurate production records, KPIs, and reporting data
Technical
Oversight - support hands-on assembly, testing, and fault-finding where
required. Ensure high standards of workmanship across mechanical and electronic
builds
Health,
Safety & Compliance - maintain a safe, clean, and compliant working
environment
Continuous
Improvement & Collaboration - work with cross-functional teams to improve
processes and efficiency. Support implementation of digital tools and
production systems
This
role is a strong fit for those leaving or who have served in - REME / Royal
Engineers / Royal Signals technical trades, RAF engineering or avionics roles, Royal
Navy engineering branches, Senior NCOs or supervisors responsible for
equipment, workshops, or teams
If
you’re used to - Leading small teams in high-pressure, output-driven
environments, maintaining equipment to strict standards and procedures, working
within safety-critical or regulated environments, managing priorities,
resources, and deadlines effectively…you’ll transition well into this role.
What
We’re Looking For
Proven
experience leading or supervising a technical or production team
Background
in engineering, manufacturing, or maintenance environments
Hands-on
experience with assembly, testing, or repair of equipment
Strong
understanding of quality standards, SOPs, and HSE requirements
Ability
to manage workloads, prioritise tasks, and deliver to deadlines
It
would be desirable to have experience in regulated sectors (e.g. defence,
aerospace, medical), exposure to Lean / continuous improvement methodologies, familiarity
with ERP/MRP or digital production systems, Formal engineering or technical
qualifications.
You’ll
be joining a supportive and collaborative engineering team where standards
matter, but people are trusted and developed. The organisation places strong
emphasis on quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement, with a culture that
will feel familiar to those from a military background.
If
you’re an experienced technician, supervisor, or engineering NCO looking to
step into a civilian role, we’d be keen to hear from you.
Please
send a copy of your CV with a note outlining why this would be the ideal
opportunity for you, to Liz Walsh at Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd or by email to liz@ex-mil.co.uk
https://www.ex-mil.co.uk/vacancies/8365/manufacturing-technician-supervisor