Workshop Supervisor Burton upon Trent £45,000 – £52,000 + Overtime + Career Progression
Neos Engineering are partnered with a well-established and highly respected construction plant company that continues to invest heavily in its people, fleet and infrastructure. Due to growth and internal development, they are now seeking a Workshop Supervisor to take ownership of operations at their Burton upon Trent site.
The Role This is a workshop leadership role that is primarily office-based, focused on coordination, planning and performance — but it requires strong engineering knowledge to be effective.
You will not be expected to be on the tools full-time; however, your technical background will be critical in supporting engineers, making decisions, prioritising jobs and ensuring quality standards are consistently met.
You will act as the operational heartbeat of the workshop — keeping jobs moving, maintaining standards and driving efficiency.
Key responsibilities include:
Planning and allocating daily workloads across the engineering team
Providing technical guidance and support to engineers when required
Overseeing servicing, maintenance and major repairs on construction plant equipment
Monitoring job progress, turnaround times and workshop performance
Ensuring all work meets manufacturer and company standards
Managing documentation, job cards and internal systems
Maintaining strict Health & Safety compliance
Liaising with parts, suppliers and senior management to prevent delays and improve efficiency
Supporting training, development and performance management of engineers
The Candidate This role suits a technically strong engineer who enjoys leadership, structure and organisation — or an existing Supervisor who understands the balance between office coordination and workshop credibility.
You will:
Have solid experience working on construction plant machinery
Have previous senior engineer, chargehand or supervisory experience
Be confident making technical decisions and supporting diagnostics
Have strong organisational and planning skills
Understand workshop KPIs, efficiency and cost control
Be comfortable leading a team and holding standards
Hold a full UK driving licence
Be professional, structured and commercially aware
This is an opportunity to step into a structured leadership position where your engineering background is valued, but your focus is on managing performance and driving standards rather than being permanently on the tools.
The Benefits
£45,000 – £52,000 salary depending on experience
Overtime opportunities
Clear progression pathway within a growing business
Stable and well-invested organisation
Leadership role with real autonomy and influence
Please apply with a CV and feel free to include a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role.
We kindly ask for those requiring sponsorship to not apply as the client is unable to offer sponsorship and any applications here will be automatically rejected.
Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive, we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.
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