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Renishaw

Section Leader - Low Volume

Stonehouse, Gloucestershire UK

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Seniority
Mid level
Country
GB
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
27 Sept 2026

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Job Description

Salary up to 45,500 (inc. 30% shift allowance), depending on experience.

Reporting to the Machine Shop Shift manager, a Section Leader is required to ensure production targets are achieved in a cost-effective manner, ensuring that delivery performance is maintained at all times. The successful applicant will be expected to ensure that any inefficient processes are identified and eliminated, and that resources are correctly utilised such that machines and processes run smoothly.

The successful candidate will be expected to work a 3 shift pattern (fortnightly rotation), with working hours as follows: 6am‑2pm, 2‑10pm and 10pm‑6am), with shorter shifts worked on the Friday. A corresponding shift premium of 30% is payable for working the specified shift pattern.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate effective management of staff on a daily basis in order to maximise productivity and efficiency

Demonstrate effective management of all quality related issues with the implementation of robust corrective actions

The investigation of process‑non‑conformance bookings and the raising of corrective action reports where appropriate

Ensure all personnel adhere to machine shop standard discipline procedures

Understand engineering and manufacturing problems and instigate remedial solutions with engineering and machine shop staff

Provide technical guidance and support to staff

Maintain an awareness of Health and Safety regulations which are in force in a manufacturing environment in order to ensure a safe working environments at all times

Key requirements

A relevant City and Guilds / HNC qualification (or equivalent), or an apprenticeship served in manufacturing or engineering

Strong manufacturing / engineering expertise

Thorough knowledge of CNC machining

Strong computer literacy in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Desirable requirements

Expertise in management of people and manufacturing resources

Appreciation of production planning principles

Working knowledge of the Syteline ERP system

Person specification

The successful applicant will be a highly motivated and driven person who has the confidence to make decisions in a high pressure manufacturing environment. The individual will possess excellent problem solving skills and have a strong technical background and be capable of dealing with several issues simultaneously. Good communication skills, both written and verbal are essential in this role.

Benefits

When you join Renishaw, we're committing to your future career. That's because we believe in developing our people's skills and promoting them internally. We also offer a benefits package that's highly desirable; including a 9% non-contributory pension, discretionary annual bonus, *subsidised onsite restaurants and *coffee shops, free parking, *car sharing scheme and *24 hour fitness centres. ( not available at all sites) .

We also want to promote a healthy work-life balance as much as possible, so we have introduced a hybrid working policy which allows for a combination of home and office based working depending on the nature of your role. We also offer a variable working programme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Life Assurance policy of 12 times annual salary, Cycle to Work scheme, enhanced maternity pay subject to qualifying criteria, Health Cash Plan, the option to join BUPA Renishaw Health Trust and an Employee Assistance Programme for employees and family.

Please click here for further information about our benefits.

At Renishaw we believe that our success is powered by welcoming a workforce of diverse and talented people. Through encouraging an inclusive culture, where all our employees are free to be themselves, we can achieve our core values: Innovation, Inspiration, Integrity, and Involvement.

If you are excited about the role but feel as though you don’t meet all the requirements, we would encourage you still to apply. You might just be the right person for this role or another opportunity at Renishaw.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you have any difficulty during the recruitment process, or require any reasonable adjustments please contact the recruitment team on 01453 524600 or recruitment@renishaw.com.

Please click here for further information about diversity and inclusion at Renishaw.

Employment Type:

Permanent

Time Type:

Full time

Requisition Number:

R9393 Section Leader - Low Volume (Open)

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