Workshop Supervisor

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Workshop Supervisor to join our Water Consultancy and Equipment team in Thame
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In this role you will build, assemble, test, and repair water treatment and pre‑treatment equipment to the highest standards, ensuring all work aligns with SOCOTEC procedures and specifications.

Key responsibilities include:

• Reading and following all work and test instructions accurately.
• Building equipment to specification from electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Electro‑mechanical assembly, including chassis, wiring, and pipework.
• Constructing a range of water treatment systems such as Ozone, Cyclone Filtration, Water Softeners, Reverse Osmosis, Chlorine Dioxide, and Chemical Dosing systems.
• Testing completed products and completing all associated test reports.
• Inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing returned equipment and providing status reports.
• Carrying out repairs and service exchange work on water treatment equipment.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and well‑organised workspace.
• Ensuring documentation and build notes/manuals are kept up to date.
• Liaising with the line manager regarding build progress and expected completion times.
• Occasionally attending off‑site locations to work alongside engineers.
• Inspecting workshop tools, machinery, and equipment, and reporting any faults to management.

Essential qualifications:

• Strong electro‑mechanical assembly skills.
• Experience in manufacturing, testing, and wiring.
• Ability to problem‑solve effectively.
• Excellent numeracy skills.
• Good computer literacy, including the use of iPads and software tools (SIM cards, Data/4G, VPN, etc.).
• Understanding of IPC 620 wire and cable standards.
• Basic knowledge of pressure testing and associated procedures.
• Ability to maintain high levels of accuracy and quality in all tasks.
• Commitment to maintaining health and safety standards and following RAMs.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of water pre‑treatment processes and equipment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Forklift licence.
• Full UK driving licence.

What’s in it for you? As well as a competitive salary, you will receive 25 days holiday (with the opportunity to buy more), an electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition schemes, family‑friendly support, employee benefits and discounts app, employee assistance programmes, and an enhanced company pension.

We are proud to be Disability Confident accredited and promote inclusivity, encourage individuality, and maintain a zero‑tolerance policy to discrimination. We invest in our people, supporting growth and development in a dynamic, team‑focused environment.