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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