At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic workshop, managing engineers and apprentices while ensuring top-notch service.
- Company: Join a reputable company focused on engineering excellence and customer satisfaction.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, pension scheme, and various employee welfare perks.
- Other info: Great career progression opportunities in a supportive and safe work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by mentoring talent and maintaining essential equipment for customers.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in English & Maths, engineering qualifications, and hands-on experience with machinery.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Workshop Supervisor to lead our workshop operation in Dewsbury.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineering professional who enjoys combining technical expertise with people leadership, ensuring equipment is maintained to the highest standards while delivering exceptional service to customers.
In this role, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the workshop, managing engineers and apprentices, coordinating workloads, maintaining safety and quality standards, and ensuring maximum equipment uptime for our customers.
- We're Looking For Someone Who Will
- Servicing, maintenance, and repair of materials handling equipment including forklifts, side loaders, reach trucks and MEWPs.
- Perform diagnostic and fault-finding using manuals, software or diagnostic tools.
- Conduct repairs to engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, transmissions and braking systems
- Provide a best-in-class customer experience for our business customers.
- Supervise and coordinate the activities of the workshop engineers and apprentices.
- Plan and allocate work effectively based on priority, engineer capability, and resource availability.
- Provide guidance, support, and technical assistance when needed.
- Manage job scheduling, workflow and resource allocation.
- Ensure all planned maintenance and repair work is completed efficiently and to agreed timescales.
- Prioritise urgent repairs to minimise equipment downtime.
- Enforce strict adherence to health and safety requirements.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workshop environment.
- Monitor work standards and ensure repairs meet manufacturer and company requirements.
- Conduct final quality checks before equipment is returned to service or to the customer
- Ensure accurate completion of service reports and job documentation
- Report workshop performance and issues to the relevant manager.
- Work closely with customers, field engineers, service teams, parts departments, and the Workshop Administrator to deliver outstanding service.
- Coach, mentor, and develop engineers, identifying training needs and supporting career progression within the team.
- What Sets You Apart
- GCSEs in English & Maths, Full UK Driving Licence
- Specific Engineering qualifications or similar technical qualifications in MHE mechanics preferred
- Several years' experience maintaining, servicing, or repairing material handling equipment, forklifts, powered access equipment, plant machinery, agricultural machinery, or similar equipment.
- Strong mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic fault-finding skills.
- Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Confidence using tablets, workshop systems, and digital service platforms.
- A proactive approach to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
- You’ll Get In Return
- Competitive Salary Package
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Enhanced Parental Policies
- Life Assurance
- On-site parking
- Employee Welfare Scheme - Vouchers for birthdays/weddings/children/studies/long service etc
- Employee Assistance Programme giving you access to Retail/Health/Gym discounts, confidential counselling and advice, Cycle2Work Scheme, and much more
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Workshop Supervisor in Dewsbury employer: Rushlift
As a Workshop Supervisor in Dewsbury, you will join a dynamic team that values technical expertise and people leadership, fostering a collaborative work culture. The company offers competitive salaries, a contributory pension scheme, and a range of employee welfare benefits, ensuring your well-being and professional growth. With opportunities for coaching and mentoring, you can develop your skills while contributing to exceptional customer service in a safe and organised workshop environment.
