Workshop Supervisor

Job title: Workshop Supervisor Job location: Derby Salary: Up to £50,000 Hours per week: 40 Duration: Permanent Start date: ASAP Client Summary: A well-known engineering company based in Derby. Specialising in overhaul, modifications and repair projects. Position Summary: The candidate will be overseeing and supervising the rail maintenance and production activities in the onsite Workshop. Roles can include: * Supervise daily workshop activities, ensuring work is completed in line with production plans and schedules. * Lead, motivate, and manage workshop operatives, technicians, and fitters. * Coordinate workflow across maintenance, overhaul, and production tasks. * Act as the first point of contact for operational issues within the workshop, ensuring timely resolution. * Allocate tasks and responsibilities based on skills, competency, and workload. * Conduct daily briefings, toolbox talks, and shift handovers. * Support training, mentoring, and development of team members. * Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with risk assessments and method statements (RAMS). * Monitor progress against production targets and KPIs. * Ensure accurate completion of job records, inspection reports, and maintenance documentation. Person Profile/Experience: * Proven experience in a supervisory role within a rail, heavy engineering, or maintenance environment. * Strong knowledge of rail vehicle maintenance, overhaul, or production processes Qualifications: * Relevant engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent). * IOSH Managing Safely (desirable). Contact Information: James Bell Email: (url removed)