Die Supervisor

  • Pin Point Recruitment
  • Washington, Tyne And Wear
  • Mar 30, 2026
Full time Manufacturing

Job Description

Supervisor Die Maintenance

Location: Sunderland

Shift Pattern: 3 shift rotation (7am 3pm / 3pm 11pm/ 11pm 7am)

Shift Pattern: Rotating Early/Late (7am 3pm / 3pm 11pm)

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

This is a critical supervisory role within a busy Die Maintenance department, providing essential technical support to a high-volume Press Shop. This role would suit a skilled Toolmaker looking to step into management.

The Role

Leading a team of Technicians to ensure the shop floor runs safely and efficiently. Your day-to-day will involve:

  • Planning daily workloads, appraising staff, and supporting technician development.
  • Providing hands-on troubleshooting and technical guidance to the team.
  • Ensuring all work is signed off and documented in line with strict company safety and quality procedures.
  • Monitoring the working environment to reduce risk and ensuring health, safety, and environmental policies are followed.

What We re Looking For

  • NVQ Level 3 in Tool Making or Die Maintenance is essential.
  • Strong knowledge of tool/press setting and operation.
  • The ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues under pressure.
  • A Level 3 Management qualification is preferred.
  • A high level of attention to detail and a flexible attitude toward challenges and overtime where required.

Benefits

  • Annual holiday entitlement of 26 days and 8 Bank Holiday (company shut down in Summer and Christmas)
  • Free electric car charging points on site
  • Car lease scheme
  • Pension (GPP) 4.5% employee and 4.5% employer
  • Life Assurance 4x pensionable pay (after 1 years service for GPP members)
  • Private healthcare
  • On-site occupational health support
  • Company sick pay
  • Enhanced paternity leave
  • Enhanced maternity leave

How to Apply

If you have a background in metal stampings and are ready to lead a technical team, click Apply to submit your CV.