Workshop Supervisor

Location:

Alfreton, UK

Hours

Job Category

Salary

Full Time

Engineering

£40,000 - £55,000 DOE

About the Role

Inspire Resourcing Ltd are delighted to be working with a leading engineering business in the recruitment of an experienced and motivated Workshop Supervisor.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who enjoys developing people, improving processes, and ensuring workshop operations run safely and efficiently.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact while enjoying an excellent work-life balance with Monday to Friday hours and no shift work, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As the Workshop Supervisor, you will take ownership of the day-to-day management of the workshop, ensuring equipment, assets, and vehicles are maintained to the highest standards while supporting operational and project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading, motivating, and developing a team of technicians and mechanics

• Planning and coordinating workshop activities, repairs, and maintenance schedules

• Ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard

• Managing workshop resources, tools, equipment, and spare parts inventory

• Monitoring productivity and driving continuous improvement initiatives

• Supporting treatment projects through effective workshop operations

• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety policies and procedures

• Maintaining accurate service, maintenance, and inspection records

• Collaborating with operational and project teams to achieve business objectives

The ideal candidate:

We're seeking a proactive leader who can combine strong technical expertise with excellent people management skills.

Requirements

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience as a Workshop Supervisor, Workshop Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, or similar leadership role

• Experience working with pipework systems

• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical maintenance practices

• Experience leading, mentoring, and developing technical teams

• Excellent organisational and planning skills

• Ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple projects effectively

• A positive, solution-focused approach to problem-solving

• Strong understanding of Health & Safety and quality standards

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

• Relevant engineering or technical qualifications

Desirable Experience

Experience within any of the following sectors would be highly advantageous:

• Manufacturing

• Engineering

• Industrial Processing

• Plant Hire

• Utilities

• Related Industrial Environments

The package:

Competitive salary of £40,000 - £55,000 per annum

Monday to Friday working pattern with no shifts

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Option to purchase additional annual leave

Private healthcare

Career development opportunities and ongoing training

Supportive, collaborative, and friendly working environment

Exposure to interesting and varied engineering projects

Opportunity to contribute to sustainable and environmentally focused solutions

Requirements

• Workshop Supervisory skills

• Read engineering drawings