Metal Products Supervisor
Closing Date for Applications: 12noon 12th November 2026
Commencing salary likely to be in the region of £26,500 - £28,000 per annum
We are seeking an organised, practical, and motivated individual with production experience, a keen eye for detail, and a can-do attitude to join our team as supervisor of our Metal Products team.
We are a specialist team that proudly manufactures and services safety critical equipment for the work at height, emergency services, and rescue markets at our headquarters and production facility in Tebay, Cumbria, UK. Our products are used to support safe working at height in a broad range of sectors, from wind energy to TV and theatre, across the UK and beyond. With 50 years of expertise behind us, we are proud to be the go-to company for the best equipment, training and technical knowledge for the Work & Rescue industry.
This is a small team, so you’ll be actively involved with the manufacture of our high-quality bespoke products alongside your supervisory responsibilities.
Key responsibilities of the role:
Workload management and people management of the Metal Products team to promote a positive work environment and support the performance of the team to achieve targets.
Assisting the team in the manufacture and assembly of all products.
Adhere to all company procedures and promote health & safety in the workplace.
Ensure that products are manufactured in accordance with our strict quality standards and processes.
Monitoring of material and component stocks, assisting with the goods-in process and ordering as needed.
Product quality control including inspection and testing.
Ensure that testing and production documentation is completed consistently and accurately, guaranteeing batch control and traceability.
Identifying and implementing improvements in process efficiency, while complying with company work instructions.
Training on the safe use of machinery and production processes, and the upkeep of training records.
Working with quality and production teams to generate, review, and update documentation.
Other duties as necessitated by the needs of the business.
Essential:
Team supervision experience and a methodical approach to tasks.
A keen eye for detail and the ability to follow processes.
Be self-motivated and be able to motivate a team.
Be an effective communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
Computer literacy including the use of MS Office.
The ability to multi-task and prioritise team workload according to customer requirements.
Desirable:
Previous experience of metal product manufacturing.
Knowledge of work at height, emergency services, and rescue markets and products.
Experience of working in a quality critical environment.
Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position which on average equates to 37.5 hours a week Monday-Thursday 08:00 to 17:00 & Friday 08:30 to 14:00
The benefits include:
Commencing salary of £26,500-£28,000 dependant on experience
30 days holiday entitlement per annum including public holidays with loyalty increments (up to 5 extra days holiday)
Inclusion into our qualifying pension scheme
2pm Friday finish for all staff
Company healthcare scheme
Staff social fund
Friday off the week of your birthday in addition to holiday entitlement
Digital Wellbeing platform
Generous trade and staff discounts
Cycle to Work scheme
Electric car charging facilities available
Opportunity to purchase up to one week’s additional annual leave
Paid volunteering time out
24/7 employee assistance program and counselling services as part of the healthcare scheme
Free use of company loan kit subject to availability
To apply please use the form below
If you think this opportunity is right for you, please apply either using the form below, or by completing the downloadable application form and emailing it to hr@lyon.co.uk. If you have any questions or queries, please contact HR at the above email address. We look forward to hearing from you.
Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Thursday 12th November 2026.
Please note we may close this vacancy once we’ve received enough applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as you can.