Manufacturing Technician Supervisor

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.

DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY, WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO REPRESENT INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EX MILITARY.

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