Workshop Supervisor - Plant

East Hagbourne Source: WhatJobs

£56,000–£61,000

Workshop Supervisor - Plant
Location: Fleet
Salary: £24 - £26 per hour (£56,000 - £61,000)

Our client, who specialise in waste management, recycling and construction, are seeking an experienced Workshop Supervisor to lead the day-to-day operation of their Plant Department. This is a hands‑on role, with an approximate 50/50 split between workshop-based technical work and supervising the team .

The successful candidate will oversee 5 technicians and 2 apprentices , taking responsibility for workshop standards, workload, technical support and the development of less experienced engineers.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise and support a team of 5 technicians and 2 apprentices
Organise and manage daily workshop workloads, priorities and standards
Remain hands‑on within the workshop, supporting with repairs, maintenance and fault diagnosis
Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard
Provide technical support and guidance to engineers and fitters when required
Train, mentor and develop apprentices and less experienced engineers
Maintain high standards of health and safety across the workshop
Ensure workshop equipment, tools and facilities are maintained to a high standard
Work closely with other departments to maximise plant availability
Ensure relevant workshop documentation and records are completed accurately
Take ownership of the day-to-day running and performance of the workshop

Requirements

Proven experience within a plant, heavy equipment or workshop environment
Previous experience supervising and managing a team of engineers, technicians or fitters
Strong technical knowledge of plant and heavy equipment maintenance and repair
Must be comfortable working in a 50/50 hands‑on and supervisory role
Strong ability to organise workloads, manage priorities and maintain workshop standards
Excellent communication skills and confidence managing and supporting a team
Genuine willingness to train, mentor and develop apprentices and less experienced engineers
Stable employment history, with clear and reasonable explanations for any frequent moves
Strong understanding of Health & Safety and good workshop practices
Full UK Driving Licence
Relevant technical qualifications such as NVQ Level 3 or equivalent would be advantageous