Workshop Manager
19 days ago
Swindon
Workshop Manager – Plant & Fleet Operations \n Location: SwindonSalary: Up to £50,000 DOEJob Type: Full-Time, PermanentHours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 am – 4:30 pm (occasional weekend work as required) \n The Opportunity \n An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Workshop Manager to take responsibility for the maintenance and operational management of a diverse fleet of plant equipment, HGVs, and light commercial vehicles. \n This role is ideal for an individual with a strong plant engineering background who has progressed into leadership and management positions. You will be responsible for leading a team, maintaining high operational standards, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring all equipment is safe, compliant, and available for operational requirements. \n We are looking for a motivated and forward-thinking professional who can bring new ideas, improve processes, and contribute to the ongoing success of the workshop and wider business. \n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • Lead and supervise a team of fitters, mechanics, and drivers, ensuring work is planned and completed efficiently.\n, • Manage the day-to-day operations of the workshop and associated yard facilities.\n, • Oversee the inspection, servicing, maintenance, and repair of plant machinery and fleet vehicles.\n, • Carry out regular site visits to assess equipment condition and support operational teams.\n, • Coordinate pre-delivery inspections and equipment return assessments.\n, • Ensure vehicle and plant tracking systems are maintained and functioning correctly.\n, • Work closely with manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers to resolve technical issues and arrange repairs.\n, • Manage all statutory inspections, including LOLER and PUWER requirements, ensuring full compliance.\n, • Provide regular updates on equipment availability, breakdowns, and repair progress.\n, • Build strong working relationships with site management teams to support operational needs\n, • Source parts, consumables, and external services while managing purchase orders and supplier performance.\n, • Monitor stock levels for workshop consumables and mobile fitter vehicles.\n, • Support decision-making around fleet replacement, upgrades, and new equipment acquisitions\n, • Accurate records and ensure all maintenance documentation is up to date.\n, • Promote and enforce high standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance.\n, • Ensure the workshop and yard remain organised, clean, and efficient at all times.\n\n Essential and Desirable Skills: \n To be successful in this role, you will have: \n\n • Previous experience in a Workshop Manager, Depot Manager, or similar leadership position.\n, • A strong background in plant maintenance, repair, and fleet operations.\n, • Experience managing teams within a workshop or engineering environment.\n, • An NVQ in Plant Maintenance or an equivalent engineering qualification.\n, • A full UK driving licence.\n, • Excellent organisational and communication skills.\n, • A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.\n, • Sound knowledge of plant, fleet, and workshop compliance requirements.\n, • The ability to balance operational priorities while maintaining exceptional service standards.\n\n Benefits: \n\n • Competitive salary, dependent on experience.\n, • Company pension scheme.\n, • 28 days' annual leave, including bank holidays.\n, • Free on-site parking.\n, • Ongoing training and development opportunities.\n, • Company-provided PPE, workwear, laptop, and mobile phone.\n, • The opportunity to play a key role within a growing and evolving operation.\n