Trainee Factory Supervisor, Derby
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Monday To Friday / 9:00 – 17:00
£13.25 per hour
Derby
Above National Minimum Wage, Day shift, Full Time, Monday to Friday, Temp to Perm
Industrial, Logistics & Warehousing, Manufacturing
Search Area: Derby, Derbyshire
Are you looking for an opportunity to build a long-term career and progress into a leadership position?
We are seeking a motivated and reliable individual to join our manufacturing team with the ambition of developing into a Factory Supervisor.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys taking responsibility, has a strong work ethic, and is keen to learn and grow within a successful business.
Previous supervisory experience is not essential. We are looking for someone with the right attitude, confidence, and potential to lead a small team.
Benefits:
- Immediate starts available
- Clear progression path into a supervisory position
- Full training and ongoing support
- Opportunity to secure a permanent contract after 3 months
- Pay increase upon successful transition to a permanent role
- Long-term career prospects within a growing company
Pay Rate:
- £13.25 per hour
Hours of work:
- Monday to Friday
- 9am – 5pm
- 37.5 hours per week
Contract:
- Temporary to permanent
As a Trainee Factory Supervisor, you will be responsible for:
- Running daily production shifts
- Supervising and supporting a team of two operatives
- Ensuring smooth and efficient factory operations
- Monitoring quality and productivity standards
- Taking ownership of day-to-day production issues and resolving them effectively
- Maintaining a safe and organised working environment
Skills required:
- A proactive attitude and willingness to take initiative
- Confidence and the ability to lead a shift
- Reliability and a strong work ethic
- Good organisational and communication skills
- The ability to work independently and take responsibility
- A desire to learn, develop, and progress within the company
- Strong leadership potential
- A practical and positive approach to problem-solving
- Valid forklift license and food safety certificates are advantageous but not essential
This Vacancy is being advertised by Essential Recruitment and Professional (An Employment Business)
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