Location: Laser Expertise, Nottingham
Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00am – 2:00pm (Day Shift)
Pay: £17.00 per hour
About the Role
Laser Expertise is looking for an experienced and motivated Laser Cutter Supervisor to lead our day shift laser cutting department. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong laser cutting experience and proven leadership skills to oversee the smooth day-to-day running of the department while ensuring the highest standards of quality, productivity and safety.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising the laser cutting team, ensuring production targets are achieved, maintaining quality standards and supporting continuous improvement across the department.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise the day-to-day operation of the laser cutting department.
- Lead, motivate and support a team of laser operators and production staff.
- Ensure daily production schedules are achieved safely, efficiently and on time.
- Allocate work and monitor workload across the team.
- Set up and operate laser cutting machinery where required.
- Carry out first-off inspections and ensure products meet customer specifications.
- Monitor quality throughout production and address any issues promptly.
- Minimise downtime by identifying production issues and implementing solutions.
- Work closely with Programming, Production Planning, Quality and Operations to ensure smooth workflow.
- Train, coach and develop members of the team.
- Conduct return to work meetings, probation reviews and day-to-day people management where required.
- Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained within the department.
- Promote and maintain a positive health and safety culture, ensuring all safe working procedures are followed.
- Report machinery issues and liaise with the maintenance team where necessary.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Support recruitment and induction of new employees when required.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Previous experience supervising a laser cutting department or manufacturing team.
- Extensive experience operating industrial laser cutting machinery.
- Strong understanding of engineering drawings and manufacturing processes.
- Excellent knowledge of sheet metal fabrication.
- Proven ability to manage workloads and prioritise production requirements.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Good communication and organisational skills.
- Quality-focused with excellent attention to detail.
- Good problem-solving ability.
- Computer literate.
Desirable
- Experience with Bystronic, Trumpf, Amada or similar laser machinery.
- Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
- Continuous Improvement or Lean Manufacturing experience.
- Forklift licence (preferred but not essential).
- First Aid qualification (desirable).
What We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who:
- Leads by example.
- Is proactive rather than reactive.
- Takes ownership and accountability.
- Builds positive working relationships across departments.
- Supports and develops their team.
- Thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Has a commitment to delivering high-quality work and exceptional customer service.
What We Offer
- £17.00 per hour.
- Day shift: Monday to Friday, 6:00am – 2:00pm.
- Permanent, full-time position.
- Company pension.
- On-site parking.
- Opportunities for training and career development.
- Supportive and growing engineering business.
- Opportunity to make a real impact within an established manufacturing team.
This version is pitched at a genuine working supervisor, someone who is still hands-on with laser cutting while leading the team. It also aligns well with the operational structure you've been putting in place at Laser Expertise.
Pay: £17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Supervising: 1 year (required)
- Laser Cutting: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- Nottingham, Nottinghamshire (preferred)
Work Location: In person
