Workshop Supervisor - Plant

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

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Pension scheme

Life assurance

28 days holiday

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD has a client seeking a Workshop Supervisor - Plant in Fleet. The role is a hands-on position with a 50/50 split between technical work and supervision, overseeing 5 technicians and 2 apprentices to maintain high workshop standards.

You will manage workloads, support repairs and maintenance, mentor apprentices, and ensure safety. The role offers £24-£26 per hour with standard hours and related benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in plant, heavy equipment or workshop environments.
• Experience supervising a team of engineers, technicians or fitters.
• Strong knowledge of plant maintenance and repair.
• Willingness to train and develop apprentices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of 5 technicians and 2 apprentices.
• Organise daily workshop workloads, priorities and standards.
• Hands-on repairs, maintenance and fault diagnosis.
• Ensure work is completed safely and to a high standard.
• Provide technical support and guidance to engineers.
• Train and develop apprentices and junior engineers.
• Maintain high health & safety standards in the workshop.
• Maintain workshop equipment and facilities to a high standard.
• Collaborate with other departments to maximise plant availability.
• Complete workshop documentation and records accurately.
• Take ownership of day-to-day running and performance.

Skills

Team supervision

Workshop management

Heavy equipment maintenance

Health & safety

Communication

Mentoring apprentices

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

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.

The successful candidate will oversee 5 technicians and 2 apprentices, taking responsibility for workshop standards, workload, technical support and the development of less experienced engineers.

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