Workshop Supervisor

Workshop Supervisor - Inboard Engine Overhaul

Salary: 40k DOE

Are you an experienced workshop professional with a passion for engineering excellence? Do you thrive leading a skilled team, solving technical challenges, and ensuring engines leave the workshop in peak condition? If so, this is an outstanding opportunity to take on a key supervisory role within a respected production environment.

As the Workshop Supervisor (Inboard Engine Overhaul), you will lead the hands‑on rebuild, overhaul and servicing of inboard engines and associated products. You'll ensure production targets are met, quality standards maintained, and the workshop operates with maximum efficiency, safety and professionalism.

This is a vital role within our Production Division, perfect for a technically strong, proactive leader who enjoys a mix of practical engineering and team coordination.

• Supervising inboard engine overhaul staff and apprentices, providing ongoing training and guidance.
• Overhauling and repairing engines and MoD/customer products to required technical specifications.
• Organising daily workflow for yourself and the team to meet production deadlines.
• Ensuring all finished goods are inspected, packed, labelled and presented correctly.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, well‑organised workshop environment.
• Raising accurate quotations for engine rebuilds and services.
• Assisting colleagues with technical queries and troubleshooting.
• Ensuring all work is clocked and recorded accurately within time capture systems.
• Overseeing tool and equipment calibration, care and security.
• Supporting product testing, and assisting with exhibitions or off‑site demonstrations as required.

• A recognised engineering or marine engineering apprenticeship or diploma.
• City & Guilds in Vehicle Mechanics/Engineering (welding/fabrication desirable).
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a busy workshop or production environment.
• Strong background in engine rebuilds or new builds.
• Practical knowledge of 4‑stroke petrol and diesel engines.
• Experience leading a workshop team and handling day‑to‑day operational challenges.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety at Work.
• Computer literacy and strong communication skills.
• Forklift licence desirable (or willingness to obtain).

• A stable, long‑standing company where your expertise genuinely makes an impact.
• Supportive management team and collaborative workshop environment.
• Opportunities to influence and improve build standards, processes and efficiencies.
• Training provided to expand your marine engine knowledge.
• Varied and rewarding work—no two days are the same!

If you're a motivated Workshop Supervisor ready to lead from the front and deliver exceptional engineering standards, we want to hear from you.