Job Overview
Our client is seeking an experienced and hands‑on Workshop Team Leader to join their team based in Kent. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a key leadership role within a growing and dynamic business, supporting the day‑to‑day running of workshop operations. This role combines leadership with practical, technical involvement and is ideal for someone who enjoys managing a team while remaining hands‑on within a busy workshop environment.
What’s on Offer
Job type: Full‑time, permanent
Location: Kent
Salary: £33,000-£36,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Hours: 08:00-16:00 (flexible early start available)
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and coordinate day‑to‑day workshop operations
* Ensure all orders are completed accurately and dispatched on time
* Oversee preparation, refurbishment, and testing of equipment
* Provide hands‑on technical support and troubleshooting
* Manage stock levels, tools, and workshop equipment
* Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment
* Allocate tasks and monitor workloads across the team
* Liaise with senior management to report progress and resolve issues
* Support training and onboarding of new team members
Skills, Experience, and Requirements
* Previous experience within a warehouse, workshop, or logistics environment
* Supervisory or team leader experience
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
* Technical understanding (mechanical, electrical, or engineering background preferred)
* Reliable with a strong work ethic and attention to detail
* Good communication skills and confidence managing a team
* Experience working with machinery, equipment, or similar products
* Forklift licence or relevant warehouse certifications desirable
* Experience working in a fast paced, growing business environment
Our Ideal Candidate
A confident leader who is happy to be hands‑on
Proactive, organised, and solution focused
Able to motivate and support a small team
Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment
Positive attitude with a "can-do" approach
Equal Opportunity
Recruiting on the basis of Talent, we are committed to supporting and promoting diversity in the workplace and consider all applications.
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