Workshop Supervisor

About The Role

We are searching for a Workshop Supervisor to join the Steam at our Machine Preparation Centre in Immingham. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the workshop, ensuring that all machinery services and repairs are conducted efficiently and to the highest standards. You will lead a dedicated team of technicians and collaborate closely with management to enhance workshop performance and customer satisfaction.

What you will be doing:

1. Overseeing workshop operations, ensuring jobs are completed on time and to the highest standards
2. Managing and motivating your team—workforce planning, recruitment, training, and performance management
3. Ensuring top-quality output, investigating and resolving any issues to prevent reoccurrence
4. Maintaining health & safety excellence, leading by example to uphold best practices
5. Supporting apprentices, providing supervision, mentoring, and hands-on development
6. Overseeing tools & equipment, ensuring maintenance, testing, and availability when needed
7. Driving continuous improvement, reviewing processes and implementing smarter ways of working

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, And Experience

To be successful in this role, we require the following qualifications and experience:

1. A formal engineering qualification in Plant Maintenance, Agricultural/HGV mechanics or equivalent
2. Proven experience in a supervisory role within the heavy construction equipment or related industry
3. Strong technical expertise in servicing and repairing diesel engines, hydraulics, transmissions, and other mechanical systems
4. Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills
5. Ability to manage multiple priorities and make decisions in a fast-paced environment
6. Commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and health and safety
7. Problem-solving mindset with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues
8. Basic computer proficiency for administrative tasks and reporting
9. Full UK driving license

Benefits

What We Offer You

In addition to a competitive salary, you will have access to the following benefits:

1. 5% Employer Pension contribution
2. 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
3. Cycle to Work Scheme
4. Life Assurance 4 x annual salary
5. Financial/Physical/Mental Health Counselling and Coaching sessions
6. Free Will writing service
7. EAP, which includes 24/7 Doctor access
8. Healthshield - Cashplan for all employees
9. Family Friendly policies
10. Company events