Lead Workshop Supervisor – Hydraulic Tools & Safety

KBM Resourcing Ltd; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

KBM Resourcing Ltd. is seeking a hands-on Workshop Supervisor in Dyce to oversee daily workshop operations and guide a skilled team. You will coordinate workloads, ensure safe repair and testing of high-pressure hydraulic tools, and maintain excellent records and compliance.

The role requires leadership experience, strong organisational skills and a thorough understanding of workshop safety standards. Local travel to customer sites may be required as part of the responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence.
• BFPA Thread Awareness certification or equivalent.
• BFPA Small Bore Tubing Integrity and Autoclave Course or equivalent.
• IOSH Managing Safely certification.
• Mechanical Engineering Technician HNC or equivalent.
• Forklift Certificate B1 is desirable.
• Overhead Gantry Crane certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day workshop operations and coordinate workloads to meet deadlines.
• Supervise, train and mentor workshop staff, conducting regular performance reviews.
• Ensure repair, maintenance and testing of high-pressure hydraulic tools and related equipment.
• Maintain accurate records, data integrity and secure documentation.
• Promote a positive health, safety and quality culture and lead toolbox talks.
• Liaise with management on operational matters and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Team leadership

Organisational skills

Coordination

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Health & safety awareness

Problem solving

Adaptability

Customer liaison

Education

HNC Mechanical Engineering

BFPA Thread Awareness

BFPA Small Bore Tubing Integrity and Autoclave Course

IOSH Managing Safely

Forklift Certificate B1

Overhead Gantry Crane certification

Job description

KBM Resourcing Ltd. is seeking a hands-on Workshop Supervisor in Dyce to oversee daily workshop operations and guide a skilled team. You will coordinate workloads, ensure safe repair and testing of high-pressure hydraulic tools, and maintain excellent records and compliance.

The role requires leadership experience, strong organisational skills and a thorough understanding of workshop safety standards. Local travel to customer sites may be required as part of the responsibilities.