Workshop Supervisor - Plant

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Fleet; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension

Life assurance

28 days holiday including bank holiday

Free on-site parking

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD is seeking a Workshop Supervisor to lead the Plant Department in Fleet. The role splits roughly 50% hands-on technical work with 50% supervisory duties, guiding a team of technicians and apprentices to maintain equipment and output.

You will ensure safe, efficient operations, drive workshop standards, and mentor junior staff while coordinating with other departments to maximise plant availability.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a workshop/plant team.
• Hands-on role with a 50/50 split between workshop work and supervision.
• Strong knowledge of plant maintenance and repair.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of technicians and apprentices.
• Organise daily workshop workloads and priorities.
• Hands-on support with repairs, maintenance and fault diagnosis.
• Ensure work is completed safely and to high standards.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers and fitters.

Skills

Team supervision

Maintenance knowledge

Health & Safety awareness

Technical diagnosis

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Workshop Supervisor - Plant

Location: Fleet

Salary: £24 - £26 per hour (£56,000 - £61,000)

Our client, who specialise in waste management, recycling and construction, are seeking an experienced Workshop Supervisor to lead the day-to-day operation of their Plant Department. This is a hands-on role, with an approximate 50/50 split between workshop-based technical work and supervising the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a team of 5 technicians and 2 apprentices


• Organise and manage daily workshop workloads, priorities and standards


• Remain hands-on within the workshop, supporting with repairs, maintenance and fault diagnosis


• Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard


• Provide technical support and guidance to engineers and fitters when required


• Train, mentor and develop apprentices and less experienced engineers


• Maintain high standards of health and safety across the workshop


• Ensure workshop equipment, tools and facilities are maintained to a high standard


• Work closely with other departments to maximise plant availability


• Ensure relevant workshop documentation and records are completed accurately


• Take ownership of the day-to-day running and performance of the workshop

Requirements

• Proven experience within a plant, heavy equipment or workshop environment


• Previous experience supervising and managing a team of engineers, technicians or fitters


• Strong technical knowledge of plant and heavy equipment maintenance and repair


• Must be comfortable working in a 50/50 hands-on and supervisory role


• Strong ability to organise workloads, manage priorities and maintain workshop standards


• Excellent communication skills and confidence managing and supporting a team


• Genuine willingness to train, mentor and develop apprentices and less experienced engineers


• Stable employment history, with clear and reasonable explanations for any frequent moves


• Strong understanding of Health & Safety and good workshop practices


• Full UK Driving Licence


• Relevant technical qualifications such as NVQ Level 3 or equivalent would be advantageous

Salary & Benefits

• Salary £24 - £26 per hour (£56,000 - £61,000)


• Monday to Friday, 07:00 - 17:00


• Saturday overtime available at time and a half


• Workplace pension scheme


• Life assurance


• 28 days holiday including bank holidays


• Training and development opportunities


• Free on-site parking