Plant Workshop Manager
2 days ago
Eversley
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Plant Workshop Manager / Supervisor to manage the effective day‑to‑day operation of our plant workshop. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical knowledge, proven team management, excellent organisational skills, and a commitment to maintaining safe, efficient, and high‑quality workshop operations from our Eversley Plant Workshops. You will be responsible for managing a small team, driving preventative maintenance, minimising downtime, and ensuring compliance with all health, safety, and legislative requirements. Key Responsibilities: • Recruit and manage a team of mechanics and welders, providing clear instruction and effectively allocating workloads., • Ensure the implementation of the plant management systems, including the utilisation and adoption of tablets for engineers and welders., • Support warranty claims and ensure all servicing and repairs are completed efficiently, cost‑effectively, and in line with preventative maintenance best practice., • Ensure all 12‑monthly inspections are carried out thoroughly, including auditing and managerial sign‑off., • Provide strong HSQE leadership, promoting and reinforcing safe working practices to reduce risks, incidents, and injuries across the workshop., • Minimise plant downtime by ensuring efficient repair planning, effective prioritisation, and maximised plant availability., • Support engineers with diagnosing complex mechanical faults and developing appropriate repair solutions., • Record and track all damage charges, including labour and parts usage., • Organise the timely and efficient repair and maintenance of all plant equipment., • Work closely with the Parts Controller to manage stock levels effectively and reduce repair and servicing costs., • Provide strong HSQE leadership, promoting and reinforcing safe working practices to reduce risks, incidents, and injuries across the workshop The Successful candidate will have: • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role as Workshop Manager or Supervisor., • Demonstrable career progression (e.g., Fitter → Supervisor/Manager)., • NVQ in Plant Maintenance or equivalent qualification., • Strong people management, coaching, and delegation skills., • A proactive approach with the ability to lead and implement positive change., • Good understanding of plant legislation, industry standards, and compliance requirements., • Experience of using Syrinx plant management system desirable. What’s on Offer: • A competitive salary depending upon experience, • Company vehicle, • Pension Scheme, • Life assurance (4 x Salary), • Health cash plan, • 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), • Training & development opportunities, • Supportive team operating as part a family run business with free company social events