Workshop Supervisor

Optimise By Recruitment; Scotland; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Scotland is seeking a Workshop Supervisor to coordinate the workshop team, ensuring high standards of repair and maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in plant or vehicle maintenance, possess hands-on leadership qualities, and be confident in carrying out inspections and repairs. This role requires NVQ Level 3 qualifications and a customer-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Skilled in the maintenance and repair of plant or commercial vehicles.
• Strong diagnostic knowledge across mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Understanding of inspection standards and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the workshop team and oversee technician performance.
• Provide updates to customers regarding repairs and manage expectations.
• Carry out mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic repairs.

Skills

Maintenance and repair of plant or commercial vehicles

Strong diagnostic knowledge

Understanding of safety regulations

Team leadership

Education

NVQ Level 3 or time served

Job description

Workshop Supervisor

Salary - Up to GBP50,000

Monday - Friday (days only)

ABOUT THE ROLE

You ll be responsible for coordinating the workshop team, ensuring that repair and maintenance tasks are completed to a high standard, and keeping customers updated on progress. This is a hands-on role, so as well as supervising others, you ll be carrying out inspections, fault-finding, and repair work on a variety of specialist assets.

Key Duties

• Organise daily workshop activity, allocate jobs, and oversee technician performance.

• Provide clear updates to customers, prepare estimates, invoicing, and manage expectations on repair timescales.

• Carry out mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic repairs.

What We Are Looking For:

• Background: Skilled in the maintenance and repair of plant or commercial vehicles.

• Technical ability: Strong diagnostic knowledge and confidence working across mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.

• Compliance awareness: Understanding of inspection standards, safety regulations, and quality procedures.

• Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 or time served.

• Personal approach: A hands-on leader who can motivate a team, work independently, and maintain a professional, customer-focused attitude.