workshop supervisor

Loughborough College; Quorn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in the UK seeks a Workshop Manager to oversee daily operations in the workshop environment. The role involves managing tools and supplies, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and supporting teaching staff. Candidates should have relevant industry experience and qualifications at Level 2 or higher. This position offers various benefits including a pension scheme, annual leave, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

On-site parking

Access to healthcare scheme

Subsided nursery fees

Up to 25 days annual leave

Additional annual leave available

Generous Maternity/Paternity pay

CPD resources for development

Well-being hours

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in Carpentry, Joinery or Bricklaying required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily workshop operations and maintain tools and equipment.
• Lead health-and-safety compliance and storage of hazardous substances.
• Support teaching staff by preparing resources and supervising students.
• Monitor stock levels and order replacements effectively.
• Ensure workshop cleanliness and readiness for training.
• Contribute to the improvement of workshop facilities.

Skills

Proven experience in a construction-related trade

Familiarity with workshop tools and machinery

Knowledge of health-and-safety regulations

Good organisational and time-management skills

Effective communication skills

Education

Industry qualifications at Level 2 or above

Qualifications in Maths and English Levels 4-9

Job description

Working in this role you will support the delivery of teaching and learning within the workshop environment, ensuring that resources, supplies, tools and equipment are effectively and safely managed and maintained. You will have a passion for innovation, bringing new ideas and embedding new technologies into the learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day workshop operations, ensuring tools, equipment and materials are available and maintained.
• Lead on health‑and‑safety compliance, including risk assessments and safe storage of hazardous substances.
• Support teaching staff by preparing resources, assisting with practical demonstrations, and supervising students during workshop activities.
• Monitor stock levels, order replacements and manage budgets effectively.
• Maintain workshop cleanliness, security and readiness for practical training.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of workshop facilities and processes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a construction‑related trade (Carpentry, Joinery or Bricklaying) and familiarity with workshop tools and machinery.
• Knowledge of health‑and‑safety regulations within a workshop setting.
• Good organisational and time‑management skills, able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication skills to provide clear guidance to students and collaborate with teaching staff.
• Industry qualifications at Level 2 or above in a relevant trade.
• Qualifications in Maths and English Levels 4‑9 (GCSE Grades A‑C) or equivalent.

We are a part of the Loughborough College Group and the successful candidate will be employed by The Leicestershire College, a subsidiary company. The terms and conditions of employment differ from those of Loughborough College. Employees are based at one of the campuses of Loughborough College Group. We are unable to provide skilled‑worker sponsorship for this position; applicants must have the right to work in the country without sponsorship. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Loughborough College Group is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. We aim to promote equality and offer a motivating and inclusive workplace where talent is recognized.

Benefits

• Competitive pension scheme
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• On‑site parking
• Access to healthcare scheme
• Subsided nursery fees
• Up to 25 days annual leave per year
• Additional annual leave available
• Generous Maternity/Paternity pay
• Fantastic CPD and inclusive resources for development
• Well‑being hours
• Opportunities for volunteering within local community and charities

We offer family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and agile working where business allows. We provide staff forums, working groups for sustainability, steering groups for Investors in Diversity and support services for mental health and wellbeing for staff from different backgrounds.