Masking supervisor (Aerospace Manufacturing)

Masking Supervisor (Permanent) - If you're looking for a permanent, hands-on supervisory role where you can take real ownership of a department, lead a small team, and drive practical improvements, this is a great opportunity. You'll be joining a quality-driven manufacturing environment with stable day-shift hours and an early Friday finish, where your ability to interpret engineering drawings, coach others, and keep work flowing will be genuinely valued.As Masking Supervisor, you'll oversee the day-to-day running of the Masking Department, preparing often complex parts for paint spraying or coatings. You will be supporting and guiding 6 employees on day shift and ensuring a clear handover to 2 employees on night shift. Aerospace masking experience is preferred, however candidates with a masking or quality background in similar industries will be considered.Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily masking operations to ensure work is completed safely, accurately, and to schedule.

• Provide hands-on supervision, support and coaching to 6 direct reports on days, including effective handovers to nights (2 employees).

• Interpret engineering drawings and train the masking team to work to drawing requirements.

• Collaborate with the Inspection Department and/or Site Supervisor to resolve masking queries and prevent recurrence.

• Take ownership of department performance, implementing continuous improvements to masking processes and procedures.

• Work closely with Production Control to distribute priorities as instructed by Production Control / Site Supervisor.

• Identify development needs and improvement opportunities across the team and department.

• Monitor productivity and provide feedback to the Site Supervisor, escalating issues where required.

• Ensure masking templates are up to date and provide training/support in printing and use.

• Manage bottlenecks and implement practical solutions to maintain workflow.

• Maintain masking consumable stock levels to avoid production delays.

• Carry out other duties within your capabilities as directed by the Company.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in masking (aerospace preferred) or a similar quality-driven manufacturing environment.

• Strong engineering drawing interpretation skills, with the ability to train others.

• Previous supervisory/lead/senior operative experience (or clear readiness to step up).

• Proactive, accountable, team-focused, and solutions-driven.

Team: 6 Direct Reports (Days) + handover to 2 (Nights), Working hours: Mon-Thu 07:00-16:00 | Fri 07:00-12:00

This is a permanent job with a starting salary dependant on experience. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. HRGO are a recruitment agency supporting UK Manufacturing. We aim to respond to all applications.