Workshop Supervisor

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Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE7 3HH, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The Workshop Supervisor position at a bespoke mechanical build facility in Orton Southgate, Peterborough offers a salary of circa £40,000 plus benefits.
Candidates should possess a background in welding, fabrication, or mechanical assembly, along with supervisory experience leading a small team.
In this role, you will oversee a team of 5-6 technicians, ensuring the production of high-quality bespoke mechanical builds while maintaining health and safety compliance.
Key responsibilities include client communication, hands-on support in welding and fabrication, and coordination of logistics and resources.
This is a Monday to Friday position with a 40-hour workweek, providing a stable leadership opportunity in a specialist manufacturing environment.

Workshop Supervisor – Bespoke Mechanical Build

Location: Orton Southgate, PeterboroughSalary: Circa £40,000 + BenefitsIndustry: Engineering / Fabrication / Mechanical Build

Are you an experienced workshop professional with a background in welding, fabrication, or mechanical assembly? Do you have the leadership skills to supervise a team of 5-6 skilled technicians in a bespoke manufacturing environment?

If so, this could be the perfect role for you!

The Role:

As Workshop Supervisor, you’ll be leading a small team in the hands-on production of bespoke mechanical builds. You’ll oversee projects from disassembly through to final reassembly, ensuring quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Some client communication will be required, as well as occasional on-site installation supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervise and coordinate a team of 5-6 workshop staff
Oversee bespoke mechanical builds, ensuring high standards are met
Work closely with engineers and technicians to deliver high-spec projects
Provide hands-on support (welding, fabrication, mechanical fitting)
Communicate with clients regarding project requirements and updates
Ensure health & safety compliance within the workshop
Manage resources to meet project deadlines
Coordinate logistics, including transportation, supplier relationships, and project documentation

What We’re Looking For:

Background in welding, fabrication, mechanical assembly, or similar
Supervisory experience – leading a small team in a workshop environment
Strong communication skills – ability to liaise with clients and suppliers
Problem-solving mindset with a keen eye for detail
Willingness to travel for occasional on-site project work

What’s in it for You?

Circa £40,000 salary + company benefits
A stable, hands-on leadership role in a specialist manufacturing environment
The opportunity to work on unique, high-quality projects
Monday-Friday role with a 40-hour workweek (07:30 – 16:30)
Company pension & on-site parking

If you’re a workshop team leader, welding supervisor, fabrication foreman, or mechanical build expert looking for the next step in your career, we want to hear from you!

Apply now or contact us for more details.

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