Workshop Supervisor

Workshop Supervisor

Location: Warrington
Salary: Up to £54,000 DOE + 10% Bonus + Overtime + Benefits

Are you an experienced Mechanical Fitter or Mechanical Supervisor looking to take the next step in your career?

Do you have strong hands-on experience working with gearboxes, motors, pumps, engines, drive chains and other rotating equipment, combined with the ability to lead a small, experienced team?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established engineering business in Warrington, where you’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day running of a workshop package, leading a team of 5 experienced fitters and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

The Opportunity

As Workshop Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising a team of 5 experienced mechanical fitters, coordinating workshop activities and ensuring jobs are completed on time and to the required quality standards.

This is a hands-on supervisory role, suited to someone who enjoys being involved in the technical side of the work while also taking responsibility for the performance and development of their team.

You’ll be responsible for planning and allocating work, supporting the fitters technically, monitoring quality and ensuring the workshop operates safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise and support a team of 5 experienced mechanical fitters

Allocate daily work and coordinate workshop activities

Ensure jobs are completed safely, efficiently and within agreed timescales

Provide hands-on technical support when required

Oversee the stripping, inspection, repair and reassembly of mechanical equipment

Maintain high standards of workmanship and quality

Monitor job progress and communicate updates to management

Support the training, development and mentoring of workshop staff

Ensure workshop procedures, health & safety and company standards are followed

Liaise with customers, suppliers and internal teams where required

Identify opportunities to improve workshop efficiency and processes

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter, Senior Fitter, Chargehand or Mechanical Supervisor

Strong mechanical engineering knowledge

Experience working with gearboxes, motors, pumps, engines, drive chains and rotating equipment

Hands-on experience with stripping, inspection, repair and reassembly

Previous experience supervising or leading a small team

The ability to read engineering drawings and technical documentation

A practical, problem-solving approach

Strong communication and organisational skills

The confidence to lead experienced engineers while remaining hands-on

A commitment to safety, quality and getting the job done right

What’s on Offer

£54,000 basic salary

10% achievable annual bonus

Overtime opportunities

Additional allowances where applicable

Company benefits package

Opportunity to develop into a more senior management position

Stable position within an established engineering business

This role would suit an experienced Mechanical Fitter or Supervisor who wants to move into a formal Workshop Supervisor position while remaining closely involved with the technical and hands-on side of the operation.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK

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