Workshop Supervisor

Astute People; West Horndon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Engineering subcontractor in West Horndon is seeking an experienced Workshop Supervisor to oversee day-to-day activities in their fabrication & machining shop. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of supervisory experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to uphold high quality and safety standards. This role offers a competitive salary up to £40,000, along with 28 days annual leave and pension benefits.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary up to £40,000

28 Days Annual Leave & Bank Holidays

Pension

Full benefits available

Qualifications

• At least three years supervisory experience in a similar environment.
• Familiarity with workshop tools, diagnostics, and repair procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage workshop staff.
• Uphold high HSE and quality standards.
• Implement quality assurance procedures and corrective actions.
• Maintain and repair machinery.
• Oversee material deliveries and stock control.

Skills

Man-management skills

Leadership skills

Ability to read technical drawings

Education

Apprenticeship in a relevant engineering field

CIPD qualifications

SSSTS or similar

Job description

Overview

Astute's Power Team is partnering with a leading Engineering and Industrial Solutions Sub-Contractor who operate in the Power Generation, Utilities, Petrochemical and Heavy Industry sector.

As part of their continued growth and investment, we are looking for a Workshop Supervisor to oversee the day to day activities across the fabrication & machining shop floor.

If you are an experienced Workshop Supervisor with suitable qualifications and relevant experience, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage workshop staff, including machinists, fabricators, semi-skilled workers, and field service personnel.
• Uphold high HSE and quality standards, ensuring correct materials, finishes, dimensions, and QA approvals before delivery.
• Implement quality assurance procedures, corrective actions, and continuous improvements.
• Maintain and repair machinery, ensuring preventative maintenance and safe operational standards.
• Oversee material deliveries, storage, and stock control, ensuring CRM references and accurate records.
• Manage workflow with planners, draughtsmen, and sales teams to meet schedules, due dates, and customer requirements.
• Lead daily 8:00 meetings, toolbox talks, and effective communication of workshop priorities to the team.
• Ensure tooling availability, maintenance, and compliance with six-monthly electrical testing.
• Monitor and control scheduled work to meet allocated hours and deadlines.
• Oversee annual building and facility services (e.g., roller doors, electrical testing, calibration, emergency lighting, fire safety, legionella compliance).

Qualifications

• Ideally apprenticeship trained in a relevant engineering field
• SSSTS or similar
• CIPD qualifications
• At least three years supervisory experience in a similar environment
• Strong man-management and leadership skills
• Able to read & interpret technical drawings
• Familiarity with workshop tools, diagnostics and repair procedures

Salary and Benefits

• Highly competitive salary up to £40,00 (DOE)
• 28 Days Annual Leave & Bank Holidays
• Pension
• Full benefits available

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About the employer and application notes

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful