Job Overview
All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.
JM Selection are currently recruiting for a trusted leader in rail, plant, and HGV maintenance delivering quality, reliability, and excellence to every client we serve.
They are seeking a highly organised and proactive Workshop Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day operation of our busy maintenance workshop. This is a leadership-focused role responsible for coordinating workloads, managing workshop schedules, and supporting a team of technicians to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
The Role
Book work into the workshop, plan workloads, and ensure all jobs are prioritised and completed on schedule
Coordinate daily activities across the workshop, balancing planned maintenance, urgent repairs, and customer requirements
Provide clear direction, support, and leadership to workshop staff
Monitor job progress, identify delays, and take action to keep work flowing efficiently
Maintain accurate records, schedules, and job updates
Support with personnel matters including attendance, performance, and general team management
Ensure high standards of housekeeping, safety, and professionalism across the workshop
Communicate effectively with internal teams, customers, and management.
Essential
Strong organisational and multitasking skills
Confident communicator with the ability to lead and motivate a team
Calm, structured, and able to make decisions to keep operations moving xsngvjr
Good administrative and record keeping skills
Experience in a supervisory, coordination, or people management role
Proactive, solutions focused, and able to work under pressure
Desirable
Understanding of HGVs, plant machinery, or workshop environments is beneficial
Whats In It For You
A supportive and collaborative team environment
Opportunities for development and progression
A role where you can directly influence workshop performance and team culture