Workshop Supervisor

Rushlift; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary Package

Contributory Pension Scheme

Enhanced Parental Policies

Life Assurance

On-site parking

Employee Welfare Scheme

Job summary

Rushlift is seeking an experienced and hands-on Workshop Supervisor to lead our Dewsbury workshop. You will oversee day-to-day operations, supervise engineers and apprentices, schedule workloads, and ensure safety, quality, and maximum equipment uptime for customers.

The ideal candidate holds GCSEs in English and Maths, a full UK driving licence, and engineering qualifications or equivalent. Strong mechanical, electrical and hydraulic fault‑finding skills and experience with diagnostic tools are

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths; Full UK driving licence.
• Engineering qualifications or equivalent preferred for role.
• Several years of experience servicing, maintaining, or repairing material handling equipment or similar machinery.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintenance and repair of material handling equipment (forklifts, side loaders, reach trucks, MEWPs).
• Supervise workshop engineers and apprentices; plan and allocate work based on priority and resource availability.
• Ensure health, safety, and quality standards; maintain clean, safe workshop environment.
• Provide timely, accurate service reports and documentation; maintain up-to-date job records.
• Collaborate with customers, field engineers and service teams to deliver outstanding service.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Hydraulic fault-finding

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Digital workshop systems

Education

GCSEs English & Maths

Engineering qualifications or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic tools

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...