Can you lead and motivate a team to deliver on quality, performance, and process excellence?
We’re looking for an experienced Vehicle Technician / Workshop Supervisor to manage our on-site teams across key customer locations in the Midlands and Warwickshire. If you’re confident in production and quality processes, strong in leadership, and passionate about continuous improvement, this is a great opportunity to grow with a forward-thinking, customer-focused organisation.
The Opportunity:
In this hands-on role, you'll supervise a team of Vehicle Technicians, Build Technicians, and Inspectors — driving performance across operations, documentation, and quality. You’ll also help strengthen customer relationships and support new growth opportunities.
The role suits someone confident in fast-paced prototype and production environments, comfortable working with clients and internal teams.
Regular travel across sites in the Midlands and Warwickshire is required.
Core hours:
Monday – Friday, 07:00 – 16:00 (flexibility required)
Key Responsibilities:
Manage, supervise, and support on-site operational teams on a daily basis
Set up new projects, creating and implementing Test Plans, WES/WIS and all required documentation
Lead risk assessments, write process instructions, and maintain safe work environments
Conduct 5 Why, Fishbone, and root cause analysis for issues and Customer Action Reports (CARs)
Perform and document 5S audits daily
Maximise resource utilisation, reduce downtime, and monitor team efficiency
Coordinate shift planning and monitor ongoing project activity
Complete admin tasks such as timesheets, productivity tracking and ERP entries
Produce reports covering KPIs, staff performance, H&S incidents, and near misses
Assist the Manager with KPI tracking, recruitment, appraisals and staff development
Actively engage with customers on-site, building long-term working relationships
Support business growth by identifying new opportunities within existing customer sites
What We’re Looking For:
Proven supervisory/leadership experience in Automotive, Manufacturing, Engineering or Workshop environments
Automotive prototype experience is a significant advantage
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills – both customer-facing and internal
Strong administrative, planning, and reporting abilities
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook – and confident using ERP Systems
Resilient, organised and capable of managing pressure in a demanding environment
Comfortable producing technical documentation, risk assessments, and quality processes
Experience in Health & Safety compliance and auditing
Able to think critically, solve problems and drive continuous improvement
Due to the nature of the role, you must have a full UK Driving license with access to your own vehicle.
Benefits:
£30,000 - £35,000 per annum (DOE)
Weekend overtime available in peak times starting from 25%+
Mileage reimbursed for travel between sites
28 days holiday (incl. Bank Holidays)
Free onsite parking
Pension contributions
Career progression and training opportunities