Ad Talent Recruitment Ltd • ME8 0QN
About this role
Job Title
Factory Supervisor
Location
Gillingham, Kent
Salary
£37,000 - £40,000 (DOE) + Bonuses + Overtime
Ready to take the next step in your career?
About Us
London Fire Solutions is a leading passive fire protection specialist, delivering high-quality, compliant fire door manufacturing, installation, and remedial services across the UK.
With a strong pipeline of work and a clear focus on quality and safety, we’re continuing to grow - and we’re looking for a motivated Factory Supervisor to join our team.
At LFS, we don’t just offer jobs - we invest in people.
The Role
This is a hands-on supervisory role where you’ll work closely with the Production Manager to ensure factory operations run smoothly, efficiently, and to a consistently high standard.
You’ll lead from the front - supporting the team, driving productivity, and ensuring deadlines and quality expectations are met.
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Hours
Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 4:00pm
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Contract
Self-employed for the first 3 months, with a clear pathway to a permanent position
Key Responsibilities
- Liaise with the Production Manager to ensure jobs are completed and dispatched on time
- Maintain efficient production flow and meet deadlines
- Carry out quality checks to ensure compliance and high standards
- Provide day-to-day support, guidance, and problem-solving for operatives
- Lead, motivate, and develop the factory team
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organised working environment
- Conduct regular 1-2-1s to support performance and progression
What We’re Looking For
- Previous supervisory experience within joinery or furniture manufacturing
- Hands-on experience operating machinery (CNC advantageous)
- Confidence using, or willingness to learn, computer-controlled machinery
- A proactive, can-do attitude with strong attention to detail
- Reliable, professional, and committed to high-quality work
What You’ll Get
- Competitive salary with bonus and overtime opportunities
- 20 days annual leave + your birthday off (+1 day per year up to 25 days)
- On-site parking and company uniform
- Cycle to Work scheme and Death in Service benefit
- Long-term, stable workload within a growing business
- Ongoing training, development, and clear progression opportunities
Why Join LFS?
This is more than just a supervisor role - it’s an opportunity to play a key part in a growing specialist business where your contribution genuinely matters.
If you’re looking for stability, progression, and the chance to lead a team in a busy production environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply Today!
Other suitable experience
Factory Supervisor, Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Supervisor, Workshop Supervisor, Shop Floor Supervisor.