Workshop Supervisor - Plant

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

Salary & Benefits

• Salary -24 - -26 per hour (-56,000 - -61,000)
• Monday to Friday, 07:00 - 17:00
• Saturday overtime available at time and a half
• Workplace pension scheme
• Life assurance
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Training and development opportunities
• Free on-site parking

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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