Workshop Supervisor

An established engineering and remanufacturing business is seeking an experienced Workshop Supervisor to join their growing operation in Coventry.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to a senior engineer or technician with strong diesel engine and power generation experience who enjoys leading from the front while remaining technically involved in day-to-day workshop activities.

The Role

You will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day running of the workshop, supervising a team of technicians, and ensuring production, quality, and operational targets are consistently achieved.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising and supporting workshop technicians
• Ensuring production schedules and departmental targets are achieved
• Carrying out hands-on overhaul, repair, and remanufacturing work
• Maintaining high standards of quality and workshop organisation
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives
• Completing job cards, inspection reports, and production documentation
• Assisting with mechanical and electrical fault finding and diagnostics
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient working environment

About You

We are looking for an experienced engineer with a strong background in diesel engines, generators, or heavy mechanical equipment.

You will ideally have experience with:

• Diesel engine repair, overhaul, and reconditioning
• Power generation equipment and diesel generators
• Workshop supervision or lead technician responsibilities
• Mechanical and electrical fault diagnostics
• Working within quality-driven engineering environments

Experience working on equipment or engines from manufacturers such as Cummins, CAT, MAN, Iveco, or Rolls Royce would be highly advantageous.

You will also possess:

• Strong organisational and communication skills
• A proactive and solutions-focused mindset
• High attention to detail
• The ability to motivate and support a technical team

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Experience working on military vehicles or specialist heavy equipment

What’s on Offer

• Overtime opportunities
• Stable workshop-based position
• Long-term progression opportunities
• Supportive engineering environment
• Opportunity to work on specialist diesel and power generation equipment

If you are an experienced engineer looking to step into a senior workshop leadership role within a technically focused environment, we would like to hear from you.