Workshop Supervisor (4 Days a Week)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical

32 days holiday

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited in Hinckley is seeking a Workshop Supervisor for a four-day week (Mon-Thu) with a 35-hour week. You will oversee a small workshop, supervising 3 engineers, ensuring on‑time delivery and high quality, and managing parts inventory.

You may travel to sites to assist installations. This role suits a hands-on supervisor with mechanical drawing-reading ability, in a growing manufacturing environment backed by a company investing for the future.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a small workshop or chargehand role.
• Ability to read mechanical engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a small workshop of 3 engineers.
• Ensure deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers on job status.
• Manage inventory of parts.
• Occasionally travel to sites to assist in installations.

Skills

Leadership

Reading drawings

Team management

Job description

Workshop Supervisor (4 Days a Week)

£40,000 - £45,000 + Monday to Thursday + 35 Hours a Week + Private Medical + 32 Days Holiday

Hinckley

Are you a Workshop Supervisor from a mechanical background who can read engineering drawings, looking for a new role overseeing a close-knit team, whilst working only 4 days a week?

In this workshop-based role you will be supervising 3 Engineers in a workshop, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are followed. You will also manage an inventory of parts, liaise with customers and suppliers on the progress of jobs, and occasionally travel to sites to assist in installations.

Founded 20 years ago this manufacturer have received heavy investment in recent years, with plans to double their turnover in the next 2 years. They supply their niche products into the water industry and are becoming market-leaders in their field.

This role would suit a Workshop Supervisor/Chargehand looking for a long‑term position within a growing company they will be proud to work for.

The Role:

• Supervising a small workshop, overseeing 3 Engineers
• Ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met
• Liaising with customers and suppliers over the status of jobs
• Managing an inventory of parts
• Occasionally travel to sites to assist in installations

The Person:

• Workshop Supervisor/Chargehand or similar
• Can read mechanical engineering drawings

Reference: BBBH26513

Engineering, Manufacturing, Engineer, Machine, Machinery, Machines, Fitting, Supervisory, Supervisor, Manager, Leader, Chargehand, Workshop, Manufacturer, Nuneaton, Leicester, Coventry, Atherstone

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.