Workshop Team Leader

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Bedford; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in heavy plant and mechanical engineering is seeking a Heavy Plant Workshop Supervisor in Bedford. This role involves managing workshop operations, overseeing a diverse team, and contributing to technical training and development. Ideal candidates will have a background in plant engineering, with opportunities for progression within a global leader in the industry.

Benefits

Progression Opportunities

Training Programs

Excellent Company Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in Plant Engineering (excavators, diggers, loaders).
• Previous managerial experience or eager to step into management.
• Willingness to join a global leader with training and development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineers, including apprentices and experienced fitters.
• Collaborate with the Workshop Manager for efficient workflows.
• Enable technical progression and ensure smooth workshop operations.

Skills

Plant Engineering

Supervisory Skills

Technical Progression

Job description

Heavy Plant Workshop Supervisor

£19 - £20.50 + Progression + Training + Excellent Company Benefits

Bedford (Commutable from: Biggleswade, St Neots, Stevenage, Luton, Cambridge, Letchworth Garden City or surrounding areas)

Are you a Plant Engineer looking to step into management? Are you ready to take the next step in your career with a company that offers unmatched technical progression and skill development?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the global leaders in heavy plant and mechanical engineering, where you'll have plenty of chances to grow within the business and develop your expertise with specialist machinery.

The company design and manufacture a wide range of plant and construction equipment, supplying to clients around the world. Due to continued growth, they're now looking to bring a Workshop Team Leader on board to support their expanding operation.

You'll be responsible for managing workshop operations and using your plant engineering knowledge to ensure everything runs smoothly and to schedule.

This role would suit a Plant Engineer with experience working on excavating or heavy plant equipment, who also has some supervisory or team-leading experience and is looking to step into a long-term role with development potential.

The Role -

• Oversee engineers ranging from apprentices to experienced fitters
• Work closely with the Workshop Manager to maintain efficient workflows
• Benefit from clear technical progression and training

The Candidate -

• Background in Plant Engineering (excavators, diggers, loaders, etc.)
• Any previous managerial experience OR keen to step into management
• Keen to join a global leader with training and long-term development

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Jamie Saint at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.