Workshop Supervisor

Premier Group; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and manufacturing business in Cheltenham is seeking a Workshop Supervisor to lead their team. The role involves supervising daily operations and ensuring production targets are met while maintaining high safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates should have a strong mechanical or engineering background and previous supervisory experience. Please apply with your CV and salary expectations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a supervisory or team leader role within a workshop or manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical or engineering background (time-served or qualification-based).
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling, and machinery.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and coordinating day-to-day activities of the workshop team.
• Ensuring that production schedules and targets are met.
• Monitoring quality, safety, and efficiency of workshop operations.
• Assisting with training and development of workshop staff.

Skills

supervisory or team leader role

mechanical or engineering background

manufacturing processes

leadership skills

organisational skills

communication skills

health & safety regulations

Job description

Premier Engineering is working with a leading engineering and manufacturing business based in Cheltenham who are looking to recruit a Workshop Supervisor to join and lead their skilled team. This role will involve supervising daily operations within the workshop, ensuring production targets are met while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a supervisory or team leader role within a workshop or manufacturing environment
• Strong mechanical or engineering background (time-served or qualification-based)
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling, and machinery
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage workloads, delegate tasks, and motivate a team
• Knowledge of health & safety regulations and quality standards
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment

Responsibilities

• Supervising and coordinating day-to-day activities of the workshop team
• Ensuring that production schedules and targets are met
• Monitoring quality, safety, and efficiency of workshop operations
• Assisting with training and development of workshop staff
• Liaising with other departments such as production planning and quality
• Conducting inspections, risk assessments, and audits as needed
• Driving continuous improvement and supporting lean initiatives

Location & Application

If you are a Workshop Supervisor looking for a new challenge in Cheltenham, please apply with an up-to-date CV as soon as possible, including your availability and salary expectations.

For more information about this role please apply, or email Tom O'Reilly on [e-mail] who will be able to provide more details on the opportunity.

Many thanks, Premier Group