Workshop Supervisor

ERIKS Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial service provider in Southampton seeks an experienced Workshop Supervisor to oversee engineering activities. The role involves managing up to 20 engineers, ensuring quality and safety standards. Candidates must have supervisory experience and be familiar with health and safety documentation, alongside specialized skills in pumps and motors. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered, with opportunities for professional development in an inclusive environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Medical second opinions

Company sick pay from day one

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising engineering teams and workshop activities.
• Computer literate with good organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to produce H&S documentation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise workshop activities to ensure timely and quality execution.
• Mentor and inspire the engineering team, including apprentices.
• Prepare job quotes and reports detailing technical requirements.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Health & Safety documentation

Pump and motor expertise

Education

Relevant engineering qualification

Tools

IOSH certification

Dynamic balancing skills

Laser alignment knowledge

Job description

Our Engineering team at ERIKS UK&I plays a vital role in solving complex challenges and delivering practical, innovative solutions that keep our customers moving. We bring together talented engineers from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and disciplines — all united by a shared commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement. Whether working onsite or in our specialist facilities, we foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where every voice is valued, and diverse thinking drives better outcomes. By combining technical expertise with a deep understanding of our customers' needs, we engineer solutions that make a real difference to our clients.

About the Role:

• Safe supervision of workshop activities to ensure jobs are delivered on time, within budget and to quality standards.
• Working with project managers, engineers and customers to prioritise workshop activity.
• Ensure completion of workshop safety documentation including RAMS, training records and machinery inspection records.
• Develop, inspire, mentor, and evaluate the engineering team and direct training of apprentices.
• Prepare job quotes and reports detailing technical requirements including job costing, work carried out and recommendations.
• Support other job functions as requested by Engineering Manager, including site work, and operating in other engineering workshops.
• Active participation in on call rota, shift working and overtime requests to ensure service levels are maintained.
• Assisting with pump and motor overhauls in the workshop as required and using your specialist skills (eg balancing, testing, laser alignment etc).

Key Skills, Experience & Requirements:

• Working with the other workshop supervisor managing up to 20 engineers you will be-
• Experienced supervisor OR a pump or motor specialist, winder, or machinist, looking to make a move into a management position.- Essential
• Computer literate with good organisational and communication skills - Essential
• IOSH or able to achieve in short order with experience producing H&S documentation - Essential
• Holder of other relevant skill such as dynamic balancing, laser alignment, 18th edition, CCNSG, EUSR, ATEX - highly desirable

What’s in it for you?

Alongside a competitive salary, our benefits package is designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life beyond work:

Time Off That Works for You

• 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
• Option to buy up to 5 extra days
• 1 paid wellbeing day per year
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 emotional, financial, and legal support
• Virtual GP access, counselling, nutrition & fitness coaching, physiotherapy
• Medical second opinions, lifestyle coaching, and wellness discounts

Security & Support

• Company sick pay from day one
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave
• Fertility leave and support

Who are we?

We’re ERIKS, a leading specialised industrial service provider. Our mission? Simple: to make Industry Work Better.

With 170 sites across the UK and Ireland, you’re never far from a supportive, inclusive team. From shop floors to strategic roles, your skills make a difference wherever you are.

We’re proud of our engineering heritage, but our impact goes far beyond the workshop. We deliver innovative solutions and technical expertise to keep industry moving forward.

We’re building a culture where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. Diversity, inclusion and belonging aren’t just words, they’re central to who we are and how we grow. If you're looking for purpose, opportunity, and a place to belong, you’ll find it here.

So… what are you waiting for?

Let’s build something remarkable together.

ERIKS is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Who are we?

We’re ERIKS, a leading specialised industrial service provider. Our mission? Simple: to make Industry Work Better.

With 170 sites across the UK and Ireland, you’re never far from a supportive, inclusive team. From shop floors through to strategic roles, your skills make a difference wherever you are.

We’re proud of our engineering heritage, but our impact goes far beyond the workshop. We deliver innovative solutions and technical expertise to keep industry moving forward.

We’re building a culture where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. Diversity, inclusion and belonging aren’t just words, they’re central to who we are and how we grow. If you're looking for purpose, opportunity, and a place to belong, you’ll find it here.

So… what are you waiting for?

Let’s build something remarkable together.

ERIKS is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

At ERIKS, everything we do equates, on some level, to something remarkable.

Our work is bursting from the frame. And the driving force behind our solutions? Our people.

From helping companies cut their CO2 emissions, to keeping global food manufacturers moving at pace, our people are proud to partner with our customers to make a real difference.

It's the inner workings of making industry work better. You might see just valves or O-rings but to us, they're so much more than that. We turn them into solutions that help our customers power the world. Whatever your role here, you play an important part in making exceptional things happen every day by bringing your hard work, commitment, and accountability.

If you're passionate about solving complex customer challenges, then ERIKS is the right place for you.

Because here, everyone has the chance to make remarkable a reality.