Workshop Supervisor

Odin Recruitment Group; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus 10%

Overtime

33 days holiday

Job summary

Odin Recruitment Group is seeking a Workshop Supervisor for our North West site. You will lead a team of engineers in a hands-on role, ensuring productivity, quality, and continuous improvement while serving as the primary technical contact for customers and suppliers.

The ideal candidate has proven experience as a Mechanical Supervisor or Team Leader, with strong knowledge of gearboxes, winches, motors, and rotating equipment. You will travel occasionally and be flexible for overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Supervisor or Team Leader.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of engineers.
• Drive productivity, quality standards, and operational processes.
• Deliver training and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Act as the main technical point of contact for the workshop & Service Co-ordinator.

Skills

Team leadership

Mechanical supervision

Gearboxes and rotating equipment

Job description

Workshop Supervisor

Location: North West

Salary: Approx. £50,000 + 10% Bonus + Overtime + 33 Days Holiday

Are you an experienced Mechanical Supervisor or Team Leader ready to take on a new challenging role?

Do you have expertise in gearboxes, motors, engines, pumps, and drive chain components—and enjoy leading from the front?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected engineering business, where you'll take the next step in your career, leading operations in our North West site and playing a key role in driving performance and technical excellence.

The Opportunity

As Workshop Supervisor, you will lead a team of 5 engineers within a workshop environment, ensuring high standards of productivity, quality, and continuous improvement. You'll also act as the primary technical contact for both customers and suppliers.

This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who enjoys combining team management with technical involvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of 5 engineers
• Drive productivity, quality standards, and operational processes
• Deliver training and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Act as the main technical point of contact for the workshop & Service Co-ordinator.

About You

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Supervisor or Team Leader
• Strong technical knowledge of gearboxes, winches, motors, and rotating equipment
• Hands-on experience with stripping, inspection, and repair of mechanical components.
• Ambitious and ready to progress into a Workshop Supervisor role.
• Flexible & available for occasional travel or overtime.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £50,000.
• 10% achievable / "realistic" bonus
• Overtime and additional allowances to increase earnings
• 33 days holiday

This role is ideal for a driven Mechanical Supervisor looking to advance into a senior leadership position within a well-established and growing engineering company.

Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK