Workshop Supervisor

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in engineering and manufacturing is seeking a Workshop Supervisor to lead a skilled team in Cheltenham. This pivotal role involves overseeing daily workshop operations, ensuring production targets are achieved while upholding safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong mechanical or engineering background, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will drive success and innovation within the team. If you're ready for a new challenge, this opportunity awaits you!

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory role within a workshop or manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical or engineering background, time-served or qualification-based.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations within the workshop, ensuring production targets are met.
• Monitor quality, safety, and efficiency of workshop operations.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing Processes

Health & Safety Regulations

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Education

Engineering Qualification

Job description

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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.

The Workshop Supervisor will ideally have the following attributes:

• 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

The Workshop Supervisor role will involve:

• 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

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.