Workshop Supervisor in Cwmbran, Wales

JM Selection are currently recruiting for a trusted leader in rail, plant, and HGV maintenance delivering quality, reliability, and excellence to every client we serve. They are seeking a highly organised and proactive Workshop Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day operation of our busy maintenance workshop. This is a leadership-focused role responsible for coordinating workloads, managing workshop schedules, and supporting a team of technicians to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

The Role

• Book work into the workshop, plan workloads, and ensure all jobs are prioritised and completed on schedule.
• Coordinate daily activities across the workshop, balancing planned maintenance, urgent repairs, and customer requirements.
• Provide clear direction, support, and leadership to workshop staff.
• Monitor job progress, identify delays, and take action to keep work flowing efficiently.
• Maintain accurate records, schedules, and job updates.
• Support with personnel matters including attendance, performance, and general team management.
• Ensure high standards of housekeeping, safety, and professionalism across the workshop.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, customers, and management.

Essential

• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Confident communicator with the ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Calm, structured, and able to make decisions to keep operations moving.
• Good administrative and record keeping skills.
• Experience in a supervisory, coordination, or people management role.
• Proactive, solutions focused, and able to work under pressure.

Desirable

• Understanding of HGVs, plant machinery, or workshop environments is beneficial.

Whats In It For You

• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities for development and progression.
• A role where you can directly influence workshop performance and team culture.