Heat Treatment Shift Leader

Are you an experienced supervisor in the metalworking industry£ Join our team as a Heat Treatment Shift Leader! This is a fantastic opportunity to lead our heat treatment department and ensure the highest standards of production and quality.

Location: North-West of Cambridge (Swavesey)
Salary: £29,000 - £34,000 (dependent on experience) plus overtime and annual bonus

This is a temporary position leading to permanent employment after 6 months. Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee heat treatment production activities, ensuring efficiency and compliance.
• Perform secondary contract reviews and prepare surfaces for customer work.
• Manage furnace loads, conduct testing, and review data-log for accuracy.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety procedures while maintaining a clean work-space.
• Participate in audits and process improvement initiatives.

What We''re Looking For:

• Previous supervisory experience in heat treatment or metalworking.
• Strong knowledge of heat treatment practices and testing principles.
• Ability to work shifts, including nights, with a full UK driver''s license.
• Forklift truck license and IT literacy are preferred.

Challenges

Understanding heat treatment specifications and requirements due to a planned transition to aerospace heat treatment services, working in hot/cold environment (seasonal, proximity to heat treatment furnaces), handling high value finished components.

Why Apply£

This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment that values quality and innovation.

If you''re interested in our Heat Treatment Shift Leader role apply today or call us on 01223 323133 to apply!