Workshop Team Leader

Job Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced and hands‑on Workshop Team Leader to join their team based in Kent. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a key leadership role within a growing and dynamic business, supporting the day‑to‑day running of workshop operations. This role combines leadership with practical, technical involvement and is ideal for someone who enjoys managing a team while remaining hands‑on within a busy workshop environment.

Job type:
Full‑time, permanent

Location:

Kent
Salary: £33,000-£36,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Hours:

08:00-16:00 (flexible early start available)

• Lead and coordinate day‑to‑day workshop operations
• Ensure all orders are completed accurately and dispatched on time
• Oversee preparation, refurbishment, and testing of equipment
• Provide hands‑on technical support and troubleshooting
• Manage stock levels, tools, and workshop equipment
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment
• Allocate tasks and monitor workloads across the team
• Liaise with senior management to report progress and resolve issues
• Support training and onboarding of new team members

• Previous experience within a warehouse, workshop, or logistics environment
• Supervisory or team leader experience
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Technical understanding (mechanical, electrical, or engineering background preferred)
• Reliable with a strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Good communication skills and confidence managing a team
• Experience working with machinery, equipment, or similar products
• Forklift licence or relevant warehouse certifications desirable
• Experience working in a fast paced, growing business environment

A confident leader who is happy to be hands‑on
Proactive, organised, and solution focused
Able to motivate and support a small team
Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment
Positive attitude with a "can-do" approach

Recruiting on the basis of Talent, we are committed to supporting and promoting diversity in the workplace and consider all applications.