Hands-On Workshop Lead: Mechanical Assembly & Pipework

Firmin Recruit LTD; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holiday

Parking

Pension

Job summary

Firmin Recruit is seeking an experienced Workshop Supervisor for a UK-based manufacturing client. You will manage the day-to-day running of the production workshop while actively contributing to the hands-on manufacture and assembly of our machines.

Lead by example, plan and coordinate workshop activities with the Production Manager to ensure high standards of quality and timely production. You will supervise eight staff, resolve build issues, and drive continuous improvement throughout

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical background required.
• Hands-on brazing and silver soldering experience essential.
• Experience installing pumps, valves and pipework components.
• Ability to read and interpret pipework schematics.
• Proven supervisory experience with small technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise a team of ~8 mechanical and electrical production staff.
• Allocate work to ensure production timelines are met and efficiency is maintained.
• Provide practical technical support to resolve build issues and minimise disruptions.
• Drive a culture of quality, detail and continuous improvement.
• Hands-on involvement in daily manufacture and assembly of machines; read schematics and assemble components.

Skills

Mechanical

Brazing

Silver soldering

Pipework installation

Schematics reading

Team supervision

Job description

Firmin Recruit is seeking an experienced Workshop Supervisor for a UK-based manufacturing client. You will manage the day-to-day running of the production workshop while actively contributing to the hands-on manufacture and assembly of our machines.

Lead by example, plan and coordinate workshop activities with the Production Manager to ensure high standards of quality and timely production. You will supervise eight staff, resolve build issues, and drive continuous improvement throughout