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 vehicles enthusiasts within our fast paced vehicle recycling environment.

Location: Poole, Dorset

Working Hours: 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Working Pattern: 6:00am–3:00pm (Week
1) / 3:00pm–12:00am (Week
2)

Reporting to: BH1 Operations & Distribution Manager

• 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
• Swing shift pattern, 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (6:00am–3:00pm (one week) / 3:00pm–12:00am (following week))

• 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

Discounted fuel and staff discount on parts from day one!

Health Cash Plan with Health Shield

Critical Illness Cover

Family Day & Community Volunteer Day

28 days holiday per year and extra holiday after 3 years’ service

Increased pension contribution after 5 years

Please note that the salary on offer is inclusive of the shift premium bonus.

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.