Workshop Supervisor

Doosan Corporation; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary Package

Contributory Pension Scheme

Enhanced Parental Policies

Life Assurance

On-site parking

Employee Welfare Scheme – vouchers for

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Doosan Corporation in Dewsbury is seeking an experienced Workshop Supervisor to lead our workshop operations, balancing technical excellence with people management to deliver reliable equipment services for customers.

You will oversee day-to-day workshop activities, supervise engineers and apprentices, plan workloads, uphold safety and quality standards, and drive continuous improvement to maximise uptime and service levels for our clients.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths are required.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Engineering qualifications or similar technical qualifications in MHE mechanics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, maintenance, and repair of materials handling equipment including forklifts, side loaders, reach trucks and MEWPs.
• Perform diagnostic and fault-finding using manuals, software or diagnostic tools.
• Conduct repairs to engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, transmissions and braking systems.
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of the workshop engineers and apprentices.
• Plan and allocate work effectively based on priority and resource availability.
• Provide guidance and technical assistance when needed.
• Manage job scheduling, workflow and resource allocation.
• Ensure planned maintenance and repair work is completed efficiently and to timescales.
• Enforce health and safety requirements and maintain a safe workshop environment.
• Report workshop performance and issues to the relevant manager.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Hydraulic fault-finding

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Education

GCSE English & Maths

UK Driving Licence

Engineering qualifications (MHE)

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Workshop systems/digital service platforms

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Workshop Supervisor to lead our workshop operation in Dewsbury. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineering professional who enjoys combining technical expertise with people leadership, ensuring equipment is maintained to the highest standards while delivering exceptional service to customers.

In this role, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the workshop, managing engineers and apprentices, coordinating workloads, maintaining safety and quality standards, and ensuring maximum equipment uptime for our customers.

We’re looking for someone who will:

• Servicing, maintenance, and repair of materials handling equipment including forklifts, side loaders, reach trucks and MEWP’s.
• Perform diagnostic and fault-finding using manuals, software or diagnostic tools.
• Conduct repairs to engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, transmissions and braking systems
• Provide a best-in-class customer experience for our business customers.
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of the workshop engineers and apprentices.
• Plan and allocate work effectively based on priority, engineer capability, and resource availability.
• Provide guidance, support, and technical assistance when needed.
• Manage job scheduling, workflow and resource allocation.
• Ensure all planned maintenance and repair work is completed efficiently and to agreed timescales.
• Prioritise urgent repairs to minimise equipment downtime.
• Enforce strict adherence to health and safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workshop environment.
• Monitor work standards and ensure repairs meet manufacturer and company requirements.
• Conduct final quality checks before equipment is returned to service or to the customer
• Ensure accurate completion of service reports and job documentation
• Report workshop performance and issues to the relevant manager.
• Work closely with customers, field engineers, service teams, parts departments, and the Workshop Administrator to deliver outstanding service.
• Coach, mentor, and develop engineers, identifying training needs and supporting career progression within the team.

What sets you apart:

• GCSEs in English & Maths, Full UK Driving Licence
• Specific Engineering qualifications or similar technical qualifications in MHE mechanics preferred
• Several years' experience maintaining, servicing, or repairing material handling equipment, forklifts, powered access equipment, plant machinery, agricultural machinery, or similar equipment.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic fault-finding skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence using tablets, workshop systems, and digital service platforms.
• A proactive approach to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

What you’ll get in return:

Competitive Salary Package

Contributory Pension Scheme

Enhanced Parental Policies

Life Assurance

On-site parking

Employee Welfare Scheme – Vouchers for birthdays/weddings/children/studies/long service etc

Employee Assistance Programme giving you access to Retail/Health/Gym discounts, confidential counselling and advice, Cycle2Work Scheme, and much more…