Workshop Team Leader

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.

What’s on Offer?

• 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)

Key Responsibilities:

• 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

Skills, Experience, and Requirements:

• 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

Our Ideal Candidate:

• 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

How to Apply:
If you are an experienced workshop or warehouse professional looking to take the next step into a leadership role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply directly through this advert with your CV.

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