Workshop Supervisor

Leading, training and developing the workshop team day to day, including running one-to-ones, with support from the Workshop Controller and Workshop Manager on team development and performance

Keeping the section resourced, including approving holidays and checking staff are booked on and present

Reviewing stock availability daily, setting and briefing the team on the day's inspection and repair priorities, and checking priority items are being worked

Inspecting and testing returning hire equipment, including PAT testing and calibration, and making sure the team works to the same standard and records it correctly (training given)

Diagnosing and repairing faults on a very large range of mechanical and electrical tools and equipment, balancing your own hands-on work with allocating work across the team

Acting as the team's go-to for technical problems, and working with other THX departments on breakdowns and department-specific enquiries

Deciding which repairs are carried out in-house and which are sent to third-party suppliers

Using a computer-based system for administration and planning, including keeping the operations board up to date

Upholding health and safety, PPE, branding and housekeeping standards across the workshop, yard and warehouse areas

Working with the Workshop Controller to structure and grow the workshop, recording performance and helping the team achieve their targets

Making sure the section is ready at the end of each day, with everything due to ship gone and the team set up for the next morning

Previous experience in the maintenance and repair of a wide range of equipment and tools

Strong mechanical and electrical skills, with the technical knowledge to diagnose and fix faults

Supervisory experience, or the right attitude to guiding, instructing and developing staff

The ability to work from technical manuals, wiring diagrams and manufacturer specifications

Good computer and MS Office skills, with accurate paperwork and record-keeping

Excellent communication skills with staff, customers and managers

Strong planning, organisation and time-management skills

A safety-conscious approach and a good eye for detail

A practical, can-do attitude with the ability to work quickly and methodically

The ability to work on your own initiative while being a genuine team player

A recognised mechanical or electrical qualification (e.g. NVQ, City & Guilds or apprenticeship)

Experience of PAT testing or calibration

Experience working on electro-mechanical, hydraulic or power tool equipment

Experience in the tool or plant hire industry

A full UK driving licence