Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor
Location: Atworth, Wiltshire
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 DOE
Hours: Monday to Friday, shift/rota work (flexibility given and required, discussed at interview)

About the Role We have an excellent opportunity to join a prestigious commercial vehicle bodybuilding factory in Wiltshire as a Production Supervisor. If you’re fully qualified and have a strong track record of leading teams within a manufacturing or vehicle bodyshop environment, this is the role for you.

You will oversee a semi-productive workshop team of bodybuilders and skilled technicians, ensuring quality, compliance, and timely completion of work. Your leadership will inspire the team to deliver the highest standards while actively contributing to the production process.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise the workshop team to deliver quality workmanship, compliance, and time management
• Lead and motivate your team to achieve the best results and maintain high morale
• Maintain production processes in line with whole vehicle type approval requirements
• Ensure all safety, regulatory, and company policies are adhered to
• Read and interpret engineering and fabrication drawings accurately
• Oversee drilling, jigged and un-jigged assembly using power tools safely
• Perform or supervise MIG/TIG welding of fabricated parts to company and customer standards (preferred)
• Manage installation of insulated panels on commercial freezer bodies
• Conduct basic wiring of lights and fixtures on commercial vehicles
• Carry out fabrication work ensuring quality and safety standards are met
• Maintain good housekeeping across work areas, vehicles, and onsite locations
• Support management with other projects, tasks, and duties as required
• Demonstrate excellent personal timekeeping and conduct

Who We’re Looking For

• You share company values of being Rewarding, Reliable and Respectful
• You prioritise health, safety, and employee wellbeing
• Strong leadership skills to inspire and develop your team
• Minimum 1 year experience in fabrication, vehicle body assembly, and MIG/TIG welding (preferred)
• Excellent understanding of manufacturing processes
• Own tools and reliable transportation

Why Apply? Research shows candidates often hesitate to apply unless they meet every criterion. If you’re qualified and passionate about this role, we want to hear from you — even if you don’t tick every box. Tell us about your achievements, learning, and growth.

Benefits

• Auto-enrolment pension scheme
• Birthday off work
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay policies
• Access to wellness programmes and Employee Assistance Programmes, including 24/7 online GP and second medical opinion
• Regular appraisals and career progression opportunities
• Death in service benefit

About the Employer This reputable commercial vehicle bodybuilding company has sites in Manchester and Wiltshire, with over 35 years’ industry experience. Their expert teams are known for delivering exceptional customer service, crafting everything from panel vans to 26-ton truck bodies with precision and care.

The company’s long-standing success is supported by a loyal customer base and highly experienced staff, many of whom have been with the business for years, contributing to the high standards certified by ISO 9001:2008.

How to Apply If you’re ready to take the next step in your career as a Production Supervisor, please send your CV or call Cal at Kemp Recruitment on 0330 440 2323.

Reference: INDCR