An established engineering and remanufacturing business is seeking an experienced Workshop Supervisor to join their growing operation in Coventry.
This is a hands-on leadership role suited to a senior engineer or technician with strong diesel engine and power generation experience who enjoys leading from the front while remaining technically involved in day-to-day workshop activities.
The Role
You will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day running of the workshop, supervising a team of technicians, and ensuring production, quality, and operational targets are consistently achieved.
Key responsibilities include:
* Supervising and supporting workshop technicians
* Ensuring production schedules and departmental targets are achieved
* Carrying out hands-on overhaul, repair, and remanufacturing work
* Maintaining high standards of quality and workshop organisation
* Supporting continuous improvement initiatives
* Completing job cards, inspection reports, and production documentation
* Assisting with mechanical and electrical fault finding and diagnostics
* Maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient working environment
About You
We are looking for an experienced engineer with a strong background in diesel engines, generators, or heavy mechanical equipment.
You will ideally have experience with:
* Diesel engine repair, overhaul, and reconditioning
* Power generation equipment and diesel generators
* Workshop supervision or lead technician responsibilities
* Mechanical and electrical fault diagnostics
* Working within quality-driven engineering environments
Experience working on equipment or engines from manufacturers such as Cummins, CAT, MAN, Iveco, or Rolls Royce would be highly advantageous.
You will also possess:
* Strong organisational and communication skills
* A proactive and solutions-focused mindset
* High attention to detail
* The ability to motivate and support a technical team
Qualifications
* NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
Desirable
* Experience working on military vehicles or specialist heavy equipment
What’s on Offer
* Overtime opportunities
* Stable workshop-based position
* Long-term progression opportunities
* Supportive engineering environment
* Opportunity to work on specialist diesel and power generation equipment
If you are an experienced engineer looking to step into a senior workshop leadership role within a technically focused environment, we would like to hear from you.