Workshop Supervisor

Canal & River Trust; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Workshop Supervisor to lead operations at a key site. This role involves managing a team, ensuring safety standards, and optimizing workflows in a dynamic environment. With a focus on customer experience and quality, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive setting. The company offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including generous holiday entitlement and a pension scheme. Join a team dedicated to preserving heritage and making a positive impact on the community.

Benefits

Double pension contribution up to 10%

25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays

Annual £200 learning & growth award

Free access to counselling services

Employee discounts

Two days paid volunteering leave

Free fishing facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a team in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards and practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee workshop activities and ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Manage a team and organize workloads efficiently.

Skills

People management

Process planning

Health and safety practices

2D & 3D CAD proficiency

Education

NEBOSH qualification

Job description

Job Purpose

Internal job title: Workshop Supervisor (Stanley Ferry Workshop)

Advertised Salary: £40,000 - £42,000+ benefits

Location: Site based - the successful applicant will be required to be based at Stanley Ferry (Ferry Lane, Wakefield, Yorkshire WF3 4LZ) 5 days a week.

See our Stanley Ferry Workshop here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ma3xHhNvgA

The Canal & River Trust is one of the UK’s largest charities, maintaining 2,000 miles of historic canals, rivers, docks, reservoirs, museums, archives, and historic buildings. We are investing significantly in our waterways and are excited to offer this new opportunity as we grow our team. You will support our vision and Waterways and Wellbeing strategy across England & Wales, ensuring our waterways and infrastructure are well managed and maintained, with new developments benefiting visitors, customers, and service users.

We have an excellent opportunity for a Workshop Supervisor (Manager) at Stanley Ferry, Wakefield. Reporting to the National Workshops Manager, you will facilitate the efficient operation of the team in building, supplying, and repairing lock gates and parts, adhering to safety standards, Trust policies, and heritage standards. We seek an organized, engaging manager who prioritizes positive customer experience and health and safety standards.

Experience in Carpentry/Joinery production is advantageous but not essential.

Learn how we craft lock gate parts:

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• Further information: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/specialist-teams/engineering/building-lock-gates

Location & Working Hours

The role is based at Stanley Ferry, Ferry Lane, Wakefield, Yorkshire WF3 4LZ, working 5 days a week.

Working hours are 07:30 - 16:00 Monday to Thursday and 07:30 - 12:30 on Fridays.

Knowledge, Skills/Qualifications & Experience

The Workshop Supervisor oversees all workshop manufacturing and fabrication activities, ensuring jobs are completed on schedule, within budget, and to quality and safety standards. You will manage a team of up to 10 operatives, organize workloads, ensure materials are available, and facilitate efficient workflow. Liaison with other teams, suppliers, and customers is also required.

Key experience includes:

• People management in manufacturing/production.
• Process planning and improvement experience.
• Implementation of health and safety practices, with opportunities to attain a NEBOSH qualification.
• Proficiency in 2D & 3D CAD; courses available for further development.

Find a detailed job specification, including key responsibilities and requirements, here:

• Canal River Trust - Workshop Supervisor (Stanley Ferry Workshop) - Job Spec

To apply: Click on the "Apply for this job" button, complete the application form, and upload your current CV.

If you have questions, please contact [e-mail]. We look forward to discussing this opportunity with you.

What We Offer

In addition to a salary of £40,000 - £42,000, we offer a competitive contributory DC pension scheme, employee benefits including salary sacrifice options, and flexible working arrangements. More details are available here.

Other benefits include:

• Double your pension contribution up to 10%.
• 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years.
• Annual £200 learning & growth award.
• Free access to counselling services.
• Employee discounts, boating holiday discounts, and holiday purchase schemes.
• Two days paid volunteering leave per year.
• Free fishing facilities across our canal network.

We value diversity and are committed to inclusive recruitment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and assess candidates solely on merit.

Join us in preserving our heritage for future generations. Learn more about our work at our website.