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:
- Overseeing workshop operations, ensuring jobs are completed on time and to the highest standards.
- Managing and motivating your team—workforce planning, recruitment, training, and performance management.
- Ensuring top-quality output, investigating and resolving any issues to prevent reoccurrence.
- Maintaining health & safety excellence, leading by example to uphold best practices.
- Supporting apprentices, providing supervision, mentoring, and hands-on development.
- Overseeing tools & equipment, ensuring maintenance, testing, and availability when needed.
- 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:
- A formal engineering qualification in Plant Maintenance, Agricultural/HGV mechanics or equivalent.
- Proven experience in a supervisory role within the heavy construction equipment or related industry.
- Strong technical expertise in servicing and repairing diesel engines, hydraulics, transmissions, and other mechanical systems.
- Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and health and safety.
- Problem-solving mindset with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
- Basic computer proficiency for administrative tasks and reporting.
- Full UK driving license.
Benefits
What We Offer You
In addition to a competitive salary, you will have access to the following benefits:
- 5% Employer Pension contribution
- 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Life Assurance 4 x annual salary
- Financial/Physical/Mental Health Counselling and Coaching sessions
- Free Will writing service
- EAP, which includes 24/7 Doctor access
- Healthshield – Cashplan for all employees
- Family Friendly policies
- Company events