Workshop supervisor

Job Description

Workshop Supervisor Derby Full-Time, PermanentSalary Upto £50k  (Benefits including Free On-site Parking + Employee Electric Car Scheme + Annual Salary Reviews & Pension Contributions)The OpportunityAre you an experienced mechanical leader with a proven track record of driving performance, quality, and a proactive safety culture on the shop floor?This role is on a permanent basis and is primarily site-based, leading the day-to-day operations of a fast-paced rail production and refurbishment facility.Are you a Workshop Supervisor with a background in Rail, Heavy Engineering, or Heavy Industrial environments, looking for a pivotal role driving production, safety, and operational excellence, for a growing business which promotes ongoing development?Do you want to join a highly successful rail services business where you will act as the key operational lead, coordinating resources, managing risks, and leading a dedicated production team, with a high degree of autonomy, and the ability to impact the ongoing success and growth of the business?This is an excellent opportunity to join a business with a strong pipeline of work, where you’ll have real ownership over site performance, continuous improvement initiatives, and a "right first time" production culture.Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily workflow across vehicle maintenance, overhaul, and production tasks, ensuring all activities stick tightly to master schedules.
• Lead, motivate, and deploy technicians and fitters based on competency. Conduct daily shift briefings, toolbox talks, and manage on-the-job mentoring.
• Drive a world-class safety culture. Ensure all tasks strictly follow risk assessments and method statements (RAMS), carry out behavioral observations, and oversee safe lifting equipment operations.
• Guarantee all completed work meets rigid rail technical specifications. Manage non-conformances, carry out strict quality inspections, and lead continuous process improvements.
• Track labor, tool calibration, and material availability. Ensure all team training matrices and competency logs are fully compliant with rail industry regulatory standards.

Essential Criteria:

• A solid track record as a Supervisor, Team Leader, or Shift Manager within a rail maintenance, rolling stock overhaul, or heavy engineering environment.
• Strong, practical familiarity with rail vehicle mechanical/electrical components, production schedules, or bogie/vehicle overhaul processes.

Qualifications:

• A relevant engineering qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent time-served apprenticeship).
• Deep understanding of health & safety regulations and managing safe systems of work.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to manage resource constraints, resolve operational bottlenecks, and drive team KPIs.

Desirable Assets:

• An industry-recognized safety qualification (e.g., IOSH Managing Safely).
• Lifting operations certifications (e.g., LOLER/LEEA awareness).

Benefits:Employee Electric Car SchemeCycle to Work SchemeAnnual Salary Reviews & Pension Contributions / Monthly Rewards & RecognitionLong Service Awards & Gift Vouchers 33 Days Holiday (increasing with service)On-Site Treats & Company SocialsCareer Development & Company Sponsored Training CoursesFree Eye Test & Specs VouchersFree On-site ParkingHoliday Trading SchemeEmployment Discount Schemes (Savings on High Street, Gyms, Tech, Restaurants, and Travel)Employee Assistance ProgrammeDoes this sound like your next career move? Apply today or contact Lindsay on