Workshop Supervisor Dewsbury

Rushlift Ltd; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory Pension Scheme

Enhanced Parental Policies

Life Assurance

On-site parking

Employee Welfare Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Rushlift Ltd in Dewsbury is seeking an experienced Workshop Supervisor to lead our workshop operations. You will oversee engineers and apprentices, plan workloads, and ensure equipment is maintained to the highest standards while delivering excellent service to customers.

The role requires hands-on engineering capability, strong leadership, and a proactive approach to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a workshop environment.
• Strong fault-finding skills across mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Commitment to safety, quality and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily workshop operations and allocate workload.
• Supervise engineers and apprentices and manage skill development.
• Plan maintenance and repairs to minimize downtime and meet timescales.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.
• Coordinate with service teams and customers to deliver outstanding service.

Skills

Leadership & people-management

Fault-finding & diagnostics

Electrical & hydraulic knowledge

Safety-conscious & quality-focused

Education

GCSEs in English & Maths

Full UK Driving Licence

Engineering qualifications (MHE)

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Tablet/workshop systems

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Workshop Supervisor to lead our workshop operation in Dewsbury. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineering professional who enjoys combining technical expertise with people leadership, ensuring equipment is maintained to the highest standards while delivering exceptional service to customers.
In this role, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the workshop, managing engineers and apprentices, coordinating workloads, maintaining safety and quality standards, and ensuring maximum equipment uptime for our customers.

We’re Looking For Someone Who Will

• Servicing, maintenance, and repair of materials handling equipment including forklifts, side loaders, reach trucks and MEWP’s.
• Perform diagnostic and fault-finding using manuals, software or diagnostic tools.
• Conduct repairs to engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, transmissions and braking systems
• Provide a best-in-class customer experience for our business customers.
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of the workshop engineers and apprentices.
• Plan and allocate work effectively based on priority, engineer capability, and resource availability.
• Provide guidance, support, and technical assistance when needed.
• Manage job scheduling, workflow and resource allocation.
• Ensure all planned maintenance and repair work is completed efficiently and to agreed timescales.
• Prioritise urgent repairs to minimise equipment downtime.
• Enforce strict adherence to health and safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workshop environment.
• Monitor work standards and ensure repairs meet manufacturer and company requirements.
• Conduct final quality checks before equipment is returned to service or to the customer
• Ensure accurate completion of service reports and job documentation
• Report workshop performance and issues to the relevant manager.
• Work closely with customers, field engineers, service teams, parts departments, and the Workshop Administrator to deliver outstanding service.
• Coach, mentor, and develop engineers, identifying training needs and supporting career progression within the team.

What Sets You Apart

• GCSEs in English & Maths, Full UK Driving Licence
• Specific Engineering qualifications or similar technical qualifications in MHE mechanics preferred
• Several years' experience maintaining, servicing, or repairing material handling equipment, forklifts, powered access equipment, plant machinery, agricultural machinery, or similar equipment.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic fault-finding skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence using tablets, workshop systems, and digital service platforms.
• A proactive approach to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Get In Return

• Competitive Salary Package
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Enhanced Parental Policies
• Life Assurance
• On-site parking
• Employee Welfare Scheme – Vouchers for birthdays/weddings/children/studies/long service etc
• Employee Assistance Programme giving you access to Retail/Health/Gym discounts, confidential counselling and advice, Cycle2Work Scheme, and much more…

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