Supervisor needed for trailer/body manufacturers in Stoke. Hands‑on role, managing a large team. £17.27ph, perm, day shift + Friday early finish.
20th February, 2026
Manufacturing Supervisor - Stoke-on-Trent
Permanent | £17.27 per hour (negotiable DOE) Day shift: 7:30-17:00, early finish Fridays (12:30)
We're working with a well‑established manufacturer of lorry trailers and bodies in Stoke-on-Trent. They're looking for an experienced Supervisor who can lead from the front—someone confident managing a large team while staying hands-on with the manufacturing process when needed. If you like a role where you can balance people management with practical work, this could be a great fit.
What you'll be doing
Overseeing a large production team day-to-day
Handling performance management, return-to-works and disciplinaries
Ensuring strong health & safety standards, including PPE compliance
Supporting the team on the shop floor when required
Working closely with management to keep production running smoothly
What we're looking for
Supervisory experience in manufacturing or a similar heavy/industrial environment
Confident managing people, processes and performance
Solid understanding of health & safety in a workshop/engineering setting
Comfortable being hands-on and getting involved with production
Strong communication and problem‑solving skills
Benefits
Permanent role
Early finish every Friday
On-site parking
Supportive team and stable working environment
This role is ideal if you're based in Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Uttoxeter, Stafford or surrounding areas. Relevant job backgrounds might include Production Supervisor, Workshop Supervisor, Fabrication Supervisor or Team Leader.
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you—apply and we'll be in touch.