Workshop Supervisor - Brooksby College

Loughborough College; Burton on the Wolds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK is seeking a Workshop Supervisor to manage workshop operations and support teaching. The ideal candidate will have experience in a construction-related trade and strong knowledge of health and safety regulations. Responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring resource availability, and assisting teaching staff. The role offers a competitive pension scheme, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

On-site parking

Access to healthcare scheme

Generous annual leave

Well-being hours

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience in a construction-related trade.
• Knowledge of workshop health and safety regulations is essential.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day workshop operations and maintenance.
• Lead on health and safety compliance and risk assessments.
• Support teaching staff and supervise students during activities.

Skills

Proven experience in construction-related trade

Knowledge of health and safety regulations

Good organisational skills

Effective communication skills

Education

Industry qualifications at Level 2 or above

GCSE Grades A-C in Maths and English

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a workshop supervisor to join our team at Loughborough College Group, based at Brooksby College. Working in this role you will support the delivery of teaching and learning within the workshop environment, ensuring that resources, supplies, tools and equipment, are effectively and safely managed and maintained. You will have a passion for innovation, bringing new ideas and embedding new technologies into the learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day workshop operations, ensuring tools, equipment and materials are available and maintained.
• Lead on health and safety compliance, including risk assessments and safe storage of hazardous substances.
• Support teaching staff by preparing resources, assisting with practical demonstrations, and supervising students during workshop activities.
• Monitor stock levels, order replacements and manage budgets effectively.
• Maintain workshop cleanliness, security and readiness for practical training.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of workshop facilities and processes.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience in a construction‑related trade (Carpentry, Joinery or Bricklaying) and familiarity with workshop tools and machinery.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations within a workshop setting.
• Good organisational and time‑management skills, able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication skills to provide clear guidance to students and collaborate with teaching staff.
• Industry qualifications at Level 2 or above in a relevant trade.
• Qualifications in Maths and English Levels 4‑9 (GCSE Grades A‑C) or equivalent.

Loughborough College Group is formed of Brooksby College, Loughborough College, Stephenson College and IGNITE Performing Arts. We have a vast curriculum across campus's offering challenging and engaging learning experiences for our students. We are and have consistently invested in providing our learners and employees with an outstanding and unrivalled range of modern facilities and resources.

Loughborough College Group is striving to attract, develop and retain the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of the college.

Benefits

• A competitive pension scheme
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• On‑site parking
• Access to healthcare scheme
• Subsided nursery fees
• Up to 25 days annual leave per year
• Additional annual leave available
• Generous Maternity/Paternity pay
• Fantastic CPD and inclusive resources for development
• Well‑being hours
• Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities

We offer a range of family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and agile working where the business allows. We provide staff forums, staff working groups for sustainability, staff steering groups for Investors in Diversity and support services to support with mental health and well‑being for staff from different backgrounds.

The successful candidate will be employed by The Leicestershire College, a subsidiary company of Loughborough College. The terms and conditions of employment offered by the Leicestershire College are different to those of Loughborough College. Employees of the Leicestershire College are based at one of the campuses of Loughborough College Group. Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled‑worker sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship. Loughborough College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and expects all staff to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.