Workshop Supervisor

Job Title: Workshop Supervisor
Location: Derby, East Midlands
Salary: £35-38k per annum

Benefits:
33 days holiday (inc bank holidays)
Sick pay
Pension scheme
37 hours per week

Company Background
My client, is a supplier of a comprehensive range of repair, overhaul, consultancy, testing and training services to the rail rolling stock industry. As specialists in the sector, and with a track record of expertise which extends back to 1994, we have become a trusted supplier to many of the rail industry's largest and well-known names.
In order to achieve our high level of customer service it is imperative that we employ personnel who align with the companies working ethos and ethics.

Role Summary
My client is looking to recruit a Workshop Supervisor at their Litchurch Lane location. The role of Workshop Supervisor is to ensure a professional approach to managing the workload within the workshop, coordinating activities to ensure smooth running and that everyone involved in the workshop performs their tasks well and that any issues are dealt with smoothly and effectively.

Main responsibilities will include
Main point of contact for workshop staff
Maintaining a clean and safe workshop
Managing and prioritising work to ensure deadlines are met
Building good working relationships with the Sales team to be confident enough to advise of slippages in lead times or any issues in a timely manner
Regular meetings with the Operations Manager to provide updates on individual operator performance and any additional training that is required
Responsible for Health and Safety on the shopfloor
Input into the training of new starters
Provide ideas for and implement continuous improvement ideas for the workshop
Have the authority to encourage and reprimand people when required
Be a proactive member of the Operations team, solving any problems using initiative and speed
Manage the shop floor to drive change, implementing new systems where necessary
Execute the Production Plan to ensure adherence to committed lead times
Be the interaction between the Operation Manager and the Operatives, working closing together to issue and collate route cards
Maintain and control the tooling requirements of all operatives
Some knowledge of and appreciation for welding would also be advantageous

Preferred Skills / Experience
Full driving license
Ability to lead and motivate
Organised, with a high level of attention to detail
Ability to prioritise workloads and plan accordingly
Experience providing updates to internal stakeholders
Experience implementing 5S/continuous improvement strategies
Ability to follow written and oral instructions and keep records
A safety-conscious approach to work, the ability to work alone and as part of a team
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £35,000.00-£38,000.00 per year

Additonal Benefits:
Company events
Company pension
On-site parking
Private medical insurance
Sick pay

For more information about this role and how to apply please send your CV to or alternatively call for an informal conversation.