Lead Workshop Engineer - Hands-on Leadership & Quality

Streamline Search Ltd; Sidcup; On-site; CAD 66,489 - 75,988; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Early finish Fridays

Working hours 8am‑5pm Mon‑Thu, 8am‑1pm

Job summary

Streamline Search Ltd in Sidcup, Kent, is seeking an experienced Workshop Supervisor to lead a hands‑on workshop team. You will oversee assembly, repair, refurbishment and preparation of equipment, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.

The role requires a time‑served engineering background or HNC/HND, supervisory experience, and strong mechanical/electromechanical assembly skills. Own tools are required; company supplies specialist items.

Qualifications

• Time‑served engineer or holder of HNC/HND.
• Experience supervising workshop or production teams.
• Strong mechanical/electromechanical assembly and build experience.
• Own standard hand tools; company provides specialised tools.
• Ability to lead a small technical team and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to health and safety practices.
• Experience with pipework, brazing and soldering; BoMs 70–300+ components.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in workshop activities including assembly, rework and testing of equipment.
• Supervise and support workshop engineers on a day‑to‑day basis, providing hands‑on guidance and technical support.
• Support the Production Manager with workload prioritisation, coordination, and planning of upcoming projects.
• Ensure all work is completed to specification, on time, and to required quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with company quality standards and requirements.
• Maintain strict adherence to health & safety procedures across all workshop activities.
• Carry out and oversee quality inspections and checks.
• Coordinate effectively with engineering, service, and production teams to meet deadlines.
• Attend production meetings, providing clear updates on project status, progress, and potential delays.
• Contribute to continuous improvement through product and process feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Health & safety

Education

HNC/HND

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Streamline Search Ltd in Sidcup, Kent, is seeking an experienced Workshop Supervisor to lead a hands‑on workshop team. You will oversee assembly, repair, refurbishment and preparation of equipment, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.

The role requires a time‑served engineering background or HNC/HND, supervisory experience, and strong mechanical/electromechanical assembly skills. Own tools are required; company supplies specialist items.