Workshop Supervisor
SKILLS
FULL DESCRIPTION
[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] designs, manufactures, and tests high integrity mechanical connectors for critical applications in the global renewable energy and oil and gas sectors.
As a member company of Venterra Group, [Employer hidden] is working at the forefront of the global energy transition by supplying engineering solutions to the offshore wind and the emerging floating wind markets. As a company, [Employer hidden] is targeting significant growth to provide even more effective support for our clients in this industry.
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Workshop Supervisor to oversee our company's workshop activities. The Workshop Supervisor will be responsible for ensuring smooth and efficient operations within the workshop. This is a key leadership role that requires strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication, the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and supporting the Production Director in managing and supervising the workshop team.
This role will be entirely based at [Employer hidden]’s offices and workshop, with the potential for some UK travel to visit suppliers.
Key responsibilities
- Supervise and lead the team: Oversee technicians, manage their timekeeping and productivity, and provide technical guidance.
- Formally mentor apprentices and junior members of the team.
- Manage daily operations: Schedule, prioritise, and delegate tasks to ensure the workshop runs smoothly and efficiently.
- Set up working areas and oversees all daily operations to ensure that they are being carried out safely.
- Ensure quality and safety: Monitor the quality of workmanship, enforce safety regulations, and conduct regular safety briefings and checks.
- Build and service specialist offshore tools and equipment.
- Support technical work: Conduct inspections and diagnostics on machinery and equipment. Help troubleshoot technical issues and implement solutions.
- Coordinate with other departments: Liaise with management, engineering and projects to coordinate schedules, report progress, and ensure equipment availability.
- Contribute to development: Assist in the training and development of apprentices and junior technicians and identify opportunities for process improvement.
- Prepare and maintain risk assessments for all workshop activities, ensuring that all staff adhere to established safety protocols and procedures
- Working with typical workshop machinery and equipment, e.g. forklift trucks, cherry pickers etc.
- Writing lifting plans and ensuring they are followed.
Education & Experience
Required
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a workshop or manufacturing environment.
- Experience in a workshop management role.
- Familiarity with Health and Safety regulations.
- Ability to multitask and prioritise tasks effectively.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
- Confident team leader with the ability to coach, motivate, and develop staff
- Knowledge of workshop equipment and machinery.
Desirable
- Strong Knowledge on electrical and hydraulic systems
- IOSH Managing Safely
- FLT B1 and B3 license
- IPAF Certification
- Lifting and Slinging Appointed Person qualification
- Overhead Gantry Crane Certification
Required skills
- Proven experience in a similar role and a strong technical understanding of the relevant equipment.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to effectively manage a team.
- Strong organisational and time management abilities.
- Proficiency in health and safety regulations for a workshop environment.
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to multitask effectively.
- Ability to use a variety of computer based programs including Microsoft Office.
- Ability to use Autodesk would be an advantage.
- Strong user of Microsoft SharePoint will be desirable.
Other benefits
- 38 hour working week with every Friday afternoon off.
- Company pension contributions.
- 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays.
- Company events
- Ongoing training