Manufacturing Technician Supervisor in Nunthorpe, Middlesbrough

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. It 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 SOPs 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

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
• Desirable: experience in regulated sectors (defence, aerospace, medical), exposure to Lean/continuous improvement, familiarity with ERP/MRP or digital production systems, formal engineering or technical qualifications
• Experience or background in REME, Royal Engineers, Royal Signals, RAF engineering or avionics, Royal Navy engineering branches, Senior NCOs or supervisors responsible for equipment, workshops, or teams

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.

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