Hands-On Workshop Lead - Mechanical & Pipework Expert

Firmin Recruit LTD; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Holiday

Parking

Pension

Global market leader

Job summary

Firmin Recruit are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our established UK based manufacturing client. We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Workshop Supervisor to manage the day-to-day running of our production workshop while actively involved in the manufacture and assembly of our machines.

Leading by example, you will supervise a team of approximately eight mechanical and electrical production staff, plan and coordinate workshop activities, interpret pipework schematics, and drive

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical background within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Proven hands-on experience in brazing and silver soldering.
• Demonstrated expertise in installing pumps, valves, and complex pipework.
• Ability to read and interpret technical pipework schematics fluently.
• Proven supervisory experience with the ability to motivate and manage a small technical team.
• Self-motivated and confident making practical decisions on the workshop floor.
• Process-driven and highly organised with a sharp eye for quality and detail.
• Strong work ethic, willing to work productively alongside the team to lead by example.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise a team of approximately eight mechanical and electrical production staff.
• Allocate work effectively, ensuring production timelines are met and the team operates efficiently.
• Provide practical technical support to workshop staff to resolve build issues and minimise disruptions.
• Drive a culture focused on quality, detail, and continuous improvement.
• Actively contribute to the daily manufacture and assembly of specialist machines.
• Interpret pipework schematics to build units independently and accurately.
• Perform high-quality brazing and silver soldering.
• Install pumps, valves, and associated pipework components.

Skills

Mechanical background

Pipework interpretation

Reading schematics

Leadership

Tools

Brazing

Silver soldering

Pump installation

Pipework installation

Job description

Firmin Recruit are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our established UK based manufacturing client. We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Workshop Supervisor to manage the day-to-day running of our production workshop while actively involved in the manufacture and assembly of our machines.

Leading by example, you will supervise a team of approximately eight mechanical and electrical production staff, plan and coordinate workshop activities, interpret pipework schematics, and drive