Job Title: Workshop Engineering Supervisor – Pump Repair Specialist
Role: Workshop Supervisor (Rotating Equipment)
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £45'000 (OTE £75'000) + Van + Package
Job Purpose
To supervise and lead workshop operations with a specific focus on the inspection, maintenance, repair, and overhaul of industrial pumps. The Workshop Engineering Supervisor will ensure the delivery of high-quality repair services, compliance with safety and engineering standards, and the efficient utilisation of workshop resources.
Key Responsibilities- Team Supervision:
- Lead, supervise, and motivate a team of workshop technicians and engineers.
- Allocate work and monitor progress, ensuring repair work is carried out to required standards and deadlines.
- Provide technical guidance and hands-on support where needed.
- Pump Repair & Maintenance:
- Oversee the disassembly, inspection, repair, and reassembly of a wide variety of pump types (e.g., centrifugal, diaphragm, gear, progressive cavity, submersible).
- Diagnose faults and recommend corrective action and part replacements.
- Ensure all repaired equipment is tested and fit for purpose before release.
- Workshop Operations:
- Plan and manage workflow to maximise efficiency and minimise downtime.
- Ensure tools, parts, and equipment are available, maintained, and calibrated as required.
- Maintain accurate job records, service reports, and inspection documentation.
- Quality Assurance & Safety:
- Adhere to and enforce HSE (Health, Safety, and Environmental) regulations within the workshop.
- Ensure quality standards are met, including compliance with ISO and OEM specifications.
- Conduct risk assessments and method statements for all workshop activities.
- Customer & Stakeholder Liaison:
- Communicate repair progress, issues, and technical findings with relevant departments and customers as needed.
- Support quotation and reporting processes by providing technical input and time/cost estimates.
Qualifications & Experience- Essential:
- Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in pump repair, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
- Strong mechanical knowledge of rotating equipment and pump systems.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, manuals, and technical documents.
- Desirable:
- OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) training/certification on specific pump brands.
- Experience working within ISO 9001-certified environments.
- Familiarity with CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems).
Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communicator with good interpersonal skills.
- Organised and methodical with a strong focus on quality and safety.
- Capable of working independently and under pressure to meet deadlines.
Working Conditions
- Primarily workshop-based, with occasional on-site support or client visits.
- Use of PPE and compliance with safety regulations at all times.
- Overtime and weekend work may occasionally be required to meet deadlines.
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