Production Shift Lead Location: Bitton, Bristol Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Shift Options Double Day Shift – 25% Shift Premium £22.50–£23.75 per hour including shift premium Morning: Monday–Thursday 6:00am–2:00pm, Friday 6:00am–11:00am Afternoon: Monday–Thursday 2:00pm–10:00pm, Friday 11:00am–4:00pm Morning and afternoon shifts rotate. Night Shift – 40% Shift Premium £25.20–£26.60 per hour including shift premium Sunday–Thursday 10:00pm–6:00am The Opportunity An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Production Shift Lead to join a precision engineering manufacturer in Bitton, Bristol. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for managing a production team while ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality manufacturing operations. Strong CNC machining knowledge across turning and milling is required. Key Responsibilities * Lead and support production operators throughout the shift * Allocate workloads and manage staffing levels * Monitor production targets, KPIs and deadlines * Provide hands-on CNC turning and milling support * Assist with machine setup, tool changes and offset adjustments * Interpret engineering drawings and tolerances * Provide technical guidance to operators * Carry out first-off and in-process quality checks * Investigate defects and support corrective actions * Complete effective shift handovers * Enforce health and safety procedures * Support continuous improvement and waste reduction About You * Experience within CNC machining, assembly or precision engineering * Previous experience leading or supervising a production team * Strong CNC turning and/or milling knowledge * Able to read engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation * Experience using micrometers, verniers and gauges * Strong communication, leadership and team development skills * Able to manage performance, attendance and shop-floor issues professionally * Aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing experience is desirable * AS9100 experience is desirable * Experience with shift handovers and production meetings is advantageous The Package * Permanent position with an established precision engineering manufacturer * Rotating double day shifts or permanent night shifts available * Enhanced shift premiums * Hands-on leadership position with responsibility for a production team