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.

About the Role of Workshop Supervisor

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 their Production Division, perfect for a technically strong, proactive leader who enjoys a mix of practical engineering and team coordination.

What You’ll Be Doing as Workshop Supervisor

• 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.

What they’re Looking For in the Workshop Supervisor

• 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).

Why Join our client?

• 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.