Workshop Supervisor

Hatz GB; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

6% pension

Factory training

Birthday off

On-site parking

Annual trip to Germany

Job summary

Hatz GB, the UK arm of German engine manufacturer, seeks a Workshop Supervisor at Hinckley to lead daily workshop operations, balancing hands-on repairs with planning and team supervision.

You will report to the Technical and Operations Managers, allocate jobs, ensure quality and safety, and coach technicians to improve productivity. The role is on-site, with a competitive package and bonus.

Qualifications

• Recognised mechanical engineering or trade qualification.
• Strong hands-on experience with diesel engines, mechanical repair and diagnostics.
• Experience supervising or leading technicians in a workshop or service environment.
• Confidence planning workshop workload and allocating jobs against customer priorities.
• Comfortable combining hands-on work with team supervision and admin.

Responsibilities

• Lead and allocate daily workshop jobs, prioritising urgent breakdowns.
• Diagnose, repair and test diesel engines, stepping in on the harder jobs.
• Check completed work for quality and drive first-time fix.
• Coach technicians to build their skill and productivity.
• Prepare SAP quotations for repairs, escalating approval when needed.
• Manage workshop safety, housekeeping and correct use of tools and equipment.
• Coordinate with Parts, Stores, Service and Administration to keep jobs moving.

Skills

Diesel engines experience

Hands-on

Supervising/leading

Workshop planning

Admin tasks

Education

Recognised mechanical engineering qualification

Equivalent trade qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Workshop Supervisor

Fancy leading a workshop where your tools stay in your hand, not gathering dust in a drawer? This role is half tools, half team, and yours to run.

Salary

Up to £43,000 + £2,000 Bonus

About the company

Hatz GB is the UK operation of Motorenfabrik Hatz, a German engine manufacturer with over 140 years in the business. From its Hinckley site, the team builds, maintains and supports industrial diesel engines from 1.5 to 64kW, used in construction, agricultural and marine equipment. Hatz has supplied the UK market since 1979, running its own parts and service operation backed by a UK and Ireland dealer network.

The role

As Workshop Supervisor, you'll run the day-to-day of the Hinckley workshop, reporting to the Technical Manager and Operations Manager. You'll split your time evenly between hands-on repairs and diagnostics, and planning, allocating and quality-checking the team's work.

What you'll do

• Lead and allocate daily workshop jobs, prioritising urgent breakdowns
• Diagnose, repair and test diesel engines, stepping in on the harder jobs
• Check completed work for quality and drive first-time fix
• Coach technicians to build their skill and productivity
• Prepare SAP quotations for repairs, escalating approval when needed
• Manage workshop safety, housekeeping and correct use of tools and equipment
• Coordinate with Parts, Stores, Service and Administration to keep jobs moving

What you'll bring

Essential:

• Recognised mechanical engineering or mechanical technician qualification, or equivalent trade qualification
• Strong hands‑on experience with diesel engines, mechanical repair and diagnostics
• Previous experience supervising or leading technicians in a workshop or service environment
• Confidence planning workshop workload and allocating jobs against customer priorities
• Comfortable combining hands‑on technical work with team supervision and admin

Useful, not essential:

• Experience with electronic diagnostics, CAN systems or engine management systems
• Familiarity with SAP or a similar job and quotation system
• Background specifically in diesel or industrial engines
• Experience in a breakdown or field service environment

Benefits & culture

• Financial: £43,000 basic plus a £2,000 annual bonus, taking the package to £45,000
• Development: Hands‑on training on Hatz's own engine range
• Stability: A permanent role with a manufacturer that's supplied the UK since 1979
• Culture: A small, hands‑on team where your decisions on the workshop floor carry real weight

What’s in it for you

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 6% employer pension
• Full factory training on Hatz products, plus an annual trip to Germany
• Your birthday off and on‑site parking

About Hatz GB

Hatz GB is the UK arm of Hatz, a German engine manufacturer that's built diesel engines for construction, agricultural, and industrial equipment for over a century. The UK team is small: 12 people supporting a business of more than 1,100 worldwide. People tend to stay: the Operations Manager has been here 46 years, the Company Secretary 30, and the Managing Director 20.

Hours

37.5 hours, Monday to Thursday 8am–4.30pm, Friday 8am–3.15pm, with flexibility when a job needs finishing

Working arrangements

Location: Hinckley, Leicestershire | Fully on-site

Contract: Permanent | Full-time, with flexibility to cover urgent breakdown work