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Workshop Supervisor
European Satellite Workshop & Operations Supervisor – Antwerp
As a European Satellite Workshop & Operations Supervisor, you will lead the daily operations of satellite workshops in Antwerp and Valencia. You are responsible for optimizing workshop performance, coordinating people and resources, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and operational efficiency for the inspection and repair of rotating equipment.
What will you do?
- Lead and coordinate the daily operations of the satellite workshops, including personnel, materials, tooling, and equipment
- Supervise inspection, maintenance, and minor repair activities for OEM and non-OEM rotating equipment
- Ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality workshop execution in accordance with company standards and procedures
- Support the recruitment, onboarding, training, and development of workshop technicians
- Monitor productivity, quality, KPIs, and operational performance while identifying improvement opportunities
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to workshop processes, tooling, infrastructure, and operational excellence
- Coordinate preventive maintenance of workshop equipment and ensure operational readiness
- Identify technical issues and implement effective corrective and preventive actions
- Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth service delivery
- Support production testing, quality assurance, and workshop validation activities
- Assist with budget planning and monitor operational costs and resource utilization
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations, quality procedures, and company governance
- Build strong cooperation between the Antwerp and Valencia satellite workshops
- Promote a collaborative, customer-focused, and high-performing working environment
What do you bring?
- Technical degree or apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience with rotating equipment, turbomachinery, or industrial mechanical maintenance
- Experience working with steam turbines, compressors, pumps, or similar rotating machinery
- Proven leadership or supervisory experience within a workshop, service, maintenance, or production environment
- Strong understanding of inspection, repair, maintenance, and workshop operations
- Experience coordinating technicians, resources, and operational planning
- Good knowledge of workshop equipment, tooling, and industrial service processes
- Strong customer, supplier, and stakeholder management skills
- Experience driving operational improvements and solving technical issues
- Familiarity with SAP and Microsoft Office
- Hands-on, structured, and solution-oriented mindset
- Strong communication, organizational, and decision-making skills
- Ability to work independently while coordinating multiple operational priorities
- Fluent in Dutch and English; German is considered an advantage
- Living within commuting distance of Antwerp
- Valid EU work authorization/passport required
Job details
- Location: Antwerp – Port Area
- Working model: Full-time onsite with occasional travel to Valencia
- Salary: €4,900–€7,000 gross per month (depending on experience)
- Total annual package: Approximately €65,000–€95,000 gross including bonuses and benefits
- Industry: Rotating Equipment / Turbomachinery / Industrial Services
- Travel: Occasional international travel between European satellite workshops
- EU work authorization required
Questions candidates ask before applying
This depends on the role and the client, but on average our process takes 2–4 weeks from first contact to offer. We keep you informed at every step.
We specialize in roles across the renewable energy sector, including positions in solar, wind (onshore & offshore), green hydrogen, energy storage, grid infrastructure, and sustainability. We recruit for technical, commercial, and project management roles at all levels.
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Our fees are charged to the hiring company and are based on a percentage of the candidate's annual salary. We discuss this transparently during the intake. There are no costs for candidates.
Yes! You can submit an open application via our website. We'll keep your profile on file and reach out as soon as a suitable opportunity arises.
We conduct thorough interviews to assess both technical competencies and cultural fit. We have an extensive network in the renewable energy sector, which allows us to find both active and passive candidates.
Our process consists of several steps: (1) Intake with the client to understand the role, team, and culture, (2) Active sourcing and screening of candidates, (3) Presentation of a shortlist, (4) Interview coordination, (5) Offer and onboarding support.
We are a passionate, driven team that genuinely believes in the energy transition. We combine a personal approach with deep sector knowledge, and we're committed to making a real impact — for candidates, clients, and the planet.
We cover the full spectrum of renewables: solar PV, onshore and offshore wind, green hydrogen, energy storage, EV infrastructure, and broader sustainability roles. We work with developers, EPCs, OEMs, and utilities.
We ARE Renewables is headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands — one of Europe's key hubs for the energy transition. We operate across Europe and connect renewable energy talent with leading organizations in the sector.
Yes, we recruit both permanent employees and freelance/interim professionals, depending on your project needs.
Depending on the role, we typically present the first shortlist within 1–2 weeks. For specialized or hard-to-fill positions, we set realistic timelines upfront.
We live and breathe renewable energy. Our consultants have a deep understanding of the sector — from the technical landscape to the energy transition trends shaping the industry. We don't just match CVs, we match ambitions.
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