Workshop Supervisor

Workshop Supervisor | Cwmbran NP44 1TS | Full Time | £30,000 - £40,000 per annum

At Fitzgerald Plant Services, we take pride in being a trusted leader in rail, plant, and HGV maintenance — delivering quality, reliability, and excellence to every client we serve.

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Workshop Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day operation of our busy maintenance workshop. This is a leadership-focused role responsible for coordinating workloads, managing workshop schedules, and supporting a team of technicians to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

The Role

• Book work into the workshop, plan workloads, and ensure all jobs are prioritised and completed on schedule
• Coordinate daily activities across the workshop, balancing planned maintenance, urgent repairs, and customer requirements
• Provide clear direction, support, and leadership to workshop staff
• Monitor job progress, identify delays, and take action to keep work flowing efficiently
• Maintain accurate records, schedules, and job updates
• Support with personnel matters including attendance, performance, and general team management
• Ensure high standards of housekeeping, safety, and professionalism across the workshop
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, customers, and management

Requirements

Essential

• Strong organisational and multitasking skills
• Confident communicator with the ability to lead and motivate a team
• Calm, structured, and able to make decisions to keep operations moving
• Good administrative and record keeping skills
• Experience in a supervisory, coordination, or people management role
• Proactive, solutions focused, and able to work under pressure

Desirable

• Understanding of HGVs, plant machinery, or workshop environments is beneficial

What’s In It For You

• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for development and progression
• A role where you can directly influence workshop performance and team culture

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