Workshop Supervisor - UK

Euro Auctions UK Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial auction house in the UK seeks a Supervisor to manage workshop staff and ensure operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of supervisory experience, strong organizational skills, and a valid driving license. This role involves outdoor work and requires flexibility during busy auction periods; proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is also essential. Euro Auctions values equal opportunities and encourages applicants to apply.

Benefits

Increased Overtime Rate

Additional Leave for Long Service

Christmas Shutdown

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years supervisory experience.
• Valid Driving Licence.
• Experience in spare parts environment.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Supervising all workshop staff.
• Ensure all workshop equipment have valid testing certificates.
• Manage consumables and purchase parts for machinery.
• Create purchase orders and process invoices.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel

Flexibility

Communication skills (English)

Job description

Euro Auctions conducts unreserved auctions of industrial plant, construction equipment and agricultural machinery on a global basis with sites in the UK, Europe, UAE, Australia, and US. We are the market leader in Europe, holding more sales and selling more lots per sale than any other auction house.

Key Activities:

• Supervising all workshop staff.
• Ensure all workshop equipment have a valid testing certificate and scheduled the timely completion of any renewals to ensure no downtime.
• Manage the replenishment of consumables for the workshop.
• Source and purchase parts for all types of machinery.
• Create purchase, allocate costs to machines and process invoices.
• Negotiate costs and actively seek new suppliers.
• Onboarding new starters.

The Person:

We're on the lookout for someone who consistently delivers, remains steadfast in the face of challenges, and excels in high-pressure situations.

This is an active role where you will be working outdoors in all weathers.

• Increased Overtime Rate.
• Additional Leave for Long Service.
• Christmas Shutdown.

The Requirements

• A minimum of 4 year’s supervisory experience.
• Valid Driving Licence
• Experience in spare parts environment.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.
• Good level of data entry with proficiency in Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Flexibility and willingness to work extra hours during busy auction periods.
• Legal right to work in the UK with a valid Passport.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Experience/interest in heavy plant machinery and/or automotive industry and good knowledge of the different categories.

Euro Auctions are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Euro Auctions thank all applicants in advance, however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.