Workshop Team Leader

Rotork; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global flow control and instrumentation company is seeking a Workshop Supervisor in Leeds. In this hands-on leadership role, you will coordinate workshop activities, ensure production targets are met, and support technicians. Strong supervisory skills, understanding of mechanical systems, and the ability to manage multiple tasks are essential. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a market leader known for engineering excellence and safe practices.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising or coordinating workshop or engineering teams.
• Good understanding of mechanical or electromechanical equipment, preferably actuators.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Commitment to high standards of safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth running of the workshop function.
• Work closely with teams to keep production on track.
• Provide clear daily guidance to workshop technicians.
• Oversee all workshop activities, including testing and inspection.

Skills

Supervising workshop or engineering teams

Understanding of mechanical or electromechanical equipment

Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

Strong organisational and communication skills

Motivation and leadership skills

Championing H&S excellence

Job description

This is a hands‑on leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced engineering environment and enjoys coordinating people, processes, and technical work.

As the Workshop Supervisor, you will play a key part in ensuring the smooth running of the function. You’ll work closely with the Operations Manager, Contracts, and Purchasing teams to keep production on track, support technicians, and maintain high standards across all workshop activities.

In the role you will be responsible toobtain and deliver monthly output targets, provide clear daily guidance to workshop technicians, ensuring work is completed on time and within budget. You will oversee all workshop activities, including testing, final inspection and factory fitment of actuators and associated equipment.

Experience Requirements:

• Experience supervising or coordinating workshop or engineering teams
• Good understanding of mechanical or electromechanical equipment (actuators experience beneficial)
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Commitment to high standards of safety and quality

The role will suit someone who:

• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Can motivate and lead teams of people
• Can champion H&S excellence andexceptional housekeeping practices

Additional Information

Rotork is the market-leading global flow control and instrumentation company, helping our customers manage the flow or liquids, gases and powders across many industries worldwide.

Our purpose is Keeping the World Flowing for Future Generations.
For over sixty years, the world has relied on us to create the things that keep everything moving.

From oil and gas to water and shipping, pharmaceuticals and food- these are the flows on which our modern world depends.

Today we're respected and admired for our people, performance and products. Our success flows from our commitment to engineering excellence, and that's what we will always pursue, safely and sustainably.

Rotork is going through an exciting period of change and growth, building on our existing market leadership. It's a great time to join us and make an impact in shaping the future of our business.