Automotive Production Line Supervisor

We\’re looking for an experienced and hands‑on leader with a passion for automotive production and team success. We\’re looking for a Production Line Supervisor to oversee all elements of our vehicle dismantling line operations across both shifts. This is a pivotal role in driving performance, maintaining quality, and motivating a skilled team of mechanics and vehicle enthusiasts within our fast paced vehicle recycling environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and motivating production teams to achieve daily KPIs and targets
• Managing all vehicle dismantling line activities and ensuring operational efficiency
• Overseeing the safe removal and dismantling of:
  • Doors, windows, and glazing
  • Internal and external components
  • Suspension, subframes, and powertrain
  • Dashboards and exposed wiring looms
  • Sub‑assemblies post‑production line
• Ensuring quality‑selected vehicle parts are removed safely for resale
• Overseeing extraction and sorting of recyclable vehicle materials and waste streams
• Liaising with other Line Leads and the Maintenance Engineer to support proactive equipment maintenance
• Promoting and maintaining strict health, safety, quality, and environmental standards
• Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance performance

Shifts & Working Hours

Swing shift pattern, 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (6:00 am‑3:00 pm for one week / 3:00 pm‑12:00 am for the following week).

Qualifications

• Mechanical qualification (ideally Level 3 in Vehicle Mechanics or equivalent) or relevant hands‑on experience (essential)
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and inspire a team to achieve continuous improvement (essential)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across all levels and functions
• Resilient, calm under pressure, and able to think on your feet
• Highly organised with strong problem‑solving and planning abilities
• Mechanically minded with a strong commitment to health and safety
• Proactive, self‑motivated, and driven to achieve results

Health & Wellbeing Perks & Benefits

• Discounted fuel and staff discount on parts from day one
• Health & wellbeing perks (after probation):
  • Health Cash Plan with Health Shield
  • Critical Illness Cover
  • Death in Service Benefit
  • Family Day & Community Volunteer Day
• 28 days holiday per year and extra holiday after 3 years\’ service
• Increased pension contribution after 5 years

At Charles Trent, we don\’t just offer jobs, we offer long‑term careers with purpose, opportunity, and real impact. If you\’re ready to bring structure, precision, and a proactive attitude to our Production Line team, we\’d love to hear from you.