Production Shift Lead
CV-LibraryBristol, City of BristolpermanentPosted: 23 September 2026
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Location: Bitton, Bristol
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Shift Options
Double Day Shift – 25% Shift Premium
£22.50–£23.75 per hour including shift premium
Morning: Monday–Thursday 6:00am–2:00pm, Friday 6:00am–11:00am
Afternoon: Monday–Thursday 2:00pm–10:00pm, Friday 11:00am–4:00pm
Morning and afternoon shifts rotate.
Night Shift – 40% Shift Premium
£25.20–£26.60 per hour including shift premium
Sunday–Thursday 10:00pm–6:00am
The Opportunity
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Production Shift Lead to join a precision engineering manufacturer in Bitton, Bristol.
This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for managing a production team while ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality manufacturing operations. Strong CNC machining knowledge across turning and milling is required.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and support production operators throughout the shift
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Allocate workloads and manage staffing levels
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Monitor production targets, KPIs and deadlines
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Provide hands-on CNC turning and milling support
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Assist with machine setup, tool changes and offset adjustments
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Interpret engineering drawings and tolerances
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Provide technical guidance to operators
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Carry out first-off and in-process quality checks
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Investigate defects and support corrective actions
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Complete effective shift handovers
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Enforce health and safety procedures
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Support continuous improvement and waste reduction
About You
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Experience within CNC machining, assembly or precision engineering
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Previous experience leading or supervising a production team
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Strong CNC turning and/or milling knowledge
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Able to read engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation
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Experience using micrometers, verniers and gauges
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Strong communication, leadership and team development skills
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Able to manage performance, attendance and shop-floor issues professionally
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Aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing experience is desirable
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AS9100 experience is desirable
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Experience with shift handovers and production meetings is advantageous
The Package
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Permanent position with an established precision engineering manufacturer
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Rotating double day shifts or permanent night shifts available
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Enhanced shift premiums
*
Hands-on leadership position with responsibility for a production team
Location: Bitton, Bristol
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Shift Options
Double Day Shift – 25% Shift Premium
£22.50–£23.75 per hour including shift premium
Morning: Monday–Thursday 6:00am–2:00pm, Friday 6:00am–11:00am
Afternoon: Monday–Thursday 2:00pm–10:00pm, Friday 11:00am–4:00pm
Morning and afternoon shifts rotate.
Night Shift – 40% Shift Premium
£25.20–£26.60 per hour including shift premium
Sunday–Thursday 10:00pm–6:00am
The Opportunity
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Production Shift Lead to join a precision engineering manufacturer in Bitton, Bristol.
This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for managing a production team while ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality manufacturing operations. Strong CNC machining knowledge across turning and milling is required.
Key Responsibilities
*
Lead and support production operators throughout the shift
*
Allocate workloads and manage staffing levels
*
Monitor production targets, KPIs and deadlines
*
Provide hands-on CNC turning and milling support
*
Assist with machine setup, tool changes and offset adjustments
*
Interpret engineering drawings and tolerances
*
Provide technical guidance to operators
*
Carry out first-off and in-process quality checks
*
Investigate defects and support corrective actions
*
Complete effective shift handovers
*
Enforce health and safety procedures
*
Support continuous improvement and waste reduction
About You
*
Experience within CNC machining, assembly or precision engineering
*
Previous experience leading or supervising a production team
*
Strong CNC turning and/or milling knowledge
*
Able to read engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation
*
Experience using micrometers, verniers and gauges
*
Strong communication, leadership and team development skills
*
Able to manage performance, attendance and shop-floor issues professionally
*
Aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing experience is desirable
*
AS9100 experience is desirable
*
Experience with shift handovers and production meetings is advantageous
The Package
*
Permanent position with an established precision engineering manufacturer
*
Rotating double day shifts or permanent night shifts available
*
Enhanced shift premiums
*
Hands-on leadership position with responsibility for a production team