Die Supervisor

Supervisor – Die Maintenance

Location: Sunderland

Salary: £38,000 – £40,000 + Shift Allowance

Shift Pattern: Rotating Early/Late (7am–3pm / 3pm–11pm)

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

This is a critical supervisory role within a busy Die Maintenance department, providing essential technical support to a high-volume Press Shop. This role would suit a skilled Toolmaker looking to step into management.

The Role

Leading a team of Technicians to ensure the shop floor runs safely and efficiently. Your day-to-day will involve:

• Planning daily workloads, appraising staff, and supporting technician development.
• Providing hands-on troubleshooting and technical guidance to the team.
• Ensuring all work is signed off and documented in line with strict company safety and quality procedures.
• Monitoring the working environment to reduce risk and ensuring health, safety, and environmental policies are followed.

What We’re Looking For

• NVQ Level 3 in Tool Making or Die Maintenance is essential.
• Strong knowledge of tool/press setting and operation.
• The ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues under pressure.
• A Level 3 Management qualification is preferred.
• A high level of attention to detail and a flexible attitude toward challenges and overtime where required.

Benefits

• Annual holiday entitlement of 26 days and 8 Bank Holiday (company shut down in Summer and Christmas)
• Free electric car charging points on site
• Car lease scheme
• Pension (GPP) 4.5% employee and 4.5% employer
• Life Assurance 4x pensionable pay (after 1 years’ service for GPP members)
• Private healthcare
• On-site occupational health support
• Company sick pay
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Enhanced maternity leave

How to Apply

If you have a background in metal stampings and are ready to lead a technical team, click “Apply” to submit your CV.