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Location: Warrington
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Hours: Monday - Thursday 8am -4.45pm / Friday 8am - 1.30pm
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Workshop Supervisor / Lead Service Engineer to oversee the service, inspection, and repair of industrial gearboxes and winches. This dual-role combines hands-on engineering expertise with supervisory responsibilities, providing an exciting opportunity for an individual to lead a small team while remaining technically involved in gearbox service and rebuild activities.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical & Engineering Duties:
- Strip, inspect, and assess industrial gearboxes and winches.
- Accurately measure and record component condition.
- Identify wear, damage, and potential failure modes.
- Produce detailed inspection reports supported by photographs.
- Make repair recommendations and scope out recovery work.
- Rebuild gearboxes using standard instructions or technical guidance.
- Carry out mechanical fitting, assembly, and final testing.
- Operate workshop equipment such as lathes, presses, torque multipliers, and hydraulic power packs.
- Perform site-based inspections and overhauls (UK travel, occasional international).
- Support fault finding and commissioning/decommissioning of systems.
- Allocate and manage workload across the team.
- Ensure workshop productivity and efficiency meet targets.
- Monitor project progress and resolve bottlenecks.
- Set daily/weekly priorities in coordination with the Service Coordinator.
- Manage and train a small team of engineers and technicians.
- Maintain high standards of quality, reporting, and documentation.
- Ensure workshop safety and adherence to safe working practices.
- Liaise with customers and internal teams regarding technical and service-related issues.
- Contribute to workshop improvements, tooling, and process development.
Technical Skills:
- Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship (minimum) or equivalent qualification.
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems and gearbox assemblies.
- Skilled in bench fitting, bearing fitting, and mechanical assembly.
- Able to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Proficient in use of manual measurement tools (micrometers, verniers, feeler gauges).
- Understanding of gearing systems, materials, failure modes, and recovery techniques.
- Experience with rotating equipment, precision mechanical builds, and tolerances.
- Previous experience managing workshop teams or leading engineering projects.
- Ability to allocate tasks, mentor junior staff, and ensure project delivery.
- Clear communication and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organisational ability and attention to detail.
- Reliable, responsible, and self-motivated.
- Positive attitude and team-focused.
- Calm under pressure and adaptable to changing priorities.
- IT literate and capable of producing written technical reports.
- Willingness to travel occasionally for on-site inspections or service work.
