We’re working with a well-established plant hire business to recruit a Workshop Manager for their Ludlow depot. This is a key leadership role within a busy operation, overseeing the maintenance, compliance and day-to-day performance of the workshop and its team.
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The salary range reflects experience, with the upper end reserved for a highly experienced candidate who can hit the ground running and take full ownership of the function.
The opportunity
You’ll be responsible for leading workshop activity, ensuring equipment is maintained to a high standard and keeping everything compliant, safe and running efficiently. This is a hands‑on management role suited to someone who understands both the technical and people side of running a plant workshop.
Key responsibilities
* Lead, motivate and manage workshop staff, setting clear objectives and maintaining performance standards
* Oversee maintenance and repair of plant and equipment to meet service and safety requirements
* Ensure full compliance with health and safety, environmental and regulatory standards
* Maintain roadworthiness and service records across the fleet
* Carry out regular checks, inspections and audits of workshop practices
* Work closely with depot leadership to support operational performance and service delivery
What we’re looking for
* Proven experience managing a workshop within the plant or heavy equipment sector
* Strong background in maintenance and repair of construction plant such as excavators, rollers, dumpers, pavers or similar equipment
* Recognised engineering or plant maintenance qualification, ideally NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
* Confident xlqdzyr people manager with the ability to lead, develop and hold a team accountable
* Strong problem solving and decision making skills
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
* Full UK driving licence
What’s on offer
* Salary £43,000 to £50,000 depending on experience
* Discretionary annual bonus
* Employer contributory pension
* Company van
* Life assurance
Stable, long-established business with a strong presence in the UK plant hire market.
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