Workshop Manager

Path Recruitment

  • Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
  • £55,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
  • Apply easily
Take the lead as a Workshop Manager for a national plant hire business – excellent salary, strong team culture, and long-term stability.✅ Benefits:Salary from £48,000 per yearCompany pension schemeOn-site parkingMonday to Friday – day shifts (10-hour shifts)Long-term opportunity with a growing, £11m+ turnover businessFriendly, down-to-earth team with regular staff socialsThis Workshop Manager role offers you full responsibility for running a busy, high-performing depot workshop. You’ll manage workloads, delegate tasks to in-house and mobile engineers, and ensure service records are kept up to date and compliant. You’ll also handle parts ordering, stock management, and use telematics to plan inspections and preventative maintenance.You'll be joining a company with over 100 staff and more than 2,000 machines in its fleet — but still run with a family business feel. Expect to roll your sleeves up, work closely with your team, and get stuck in when needed.🛠️ Key Responsibilities:Organise workshop schedules and coordinate service activitiesManage mobile fitter call-outs and breakdown responseMaintain accurate service records and use diagnostic portals/telematicsOrder parts and manage stock levels effectivelyEnsure all health & safety policies are followedLiaise with clients on-site and uphold professional standardsLead a small team, provide guidance, and ensure a high standard of repair work📌 About the Business:Privately owned and operating nationally across multiple depotsStrong client base and high repeat businessEmphasis on reliability, trust, and customer serviceFamily-style culture with real employee recognitionRegular social events and informal, approachable management teamTo be successful in this role, you may have worked as a:

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