Contract: Permanent
Salary:
Benefits
• Competitive pay and benefits package.
• Stable, full‑time position with a reputable employer.
• Supportive team environment and opportunities for development.
• Safe, organised workplace with a focus on training and standards
Fitter / Workshop Manager (Hands-On)
1. Location: Biggleswade
2. Working hours: 7am-5pm - Mon - Fri
3. Pay: Competitive rates! on PAYE.
4. Reporting to: Maintenance Manager
5. MUST have RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK.
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly capable, hands-on Fitter / Workshop Manager to take full responsibility for the maintenance, performance and operational readiness of our plant fleet.
This is a leadership role that remains firmly tools-on. The successful candidate will be actively involved in servicing, diagnostics, fault finding and major repairs while overseeing daily workshop operations, standards and team performance.
You will drive plant reliability, maximise availability and ensure compliance, cost control and workshop discipline are maintained at all times.
The fleet includes (but is not limited to):
6. Excavators
7. Dumpers
8. Rollers
9. Telehandlers
10. Brokk demolition machines
11. Associated heavy plant and specialist equipment
Key Responsibilities
1. Hands-On Plant Maintenance & Technical Leadership
12. Carry out servicing, inspections, diagnostics and repairs across the fleet.
13. Lead complex breakdown investigations and major component replacements.
14. Ensure all plant is maintained in line with manufacturer service schedules.
15. Implement preventative maintenance strategies to reduce reactive breakdowns.
16. Maintain high standards of safety, compliance and housekeeping within the workshop.
2. Workshop Operations Management
17. Plan and allocate daily workloads aligned with operational priorities.
18. Monitor plant downtime and implement corrective actions to improve availability.
19. Maintain structure, organisation and discipline within the workshop.
20. Ensure servicing schedules are adhered to with no missed intervals.
3. Team Supervision & Development
21. Supervise and support workshop fitters and technicians.
22. Lead by example in work ethic, technical standards and accountability.
23. Identify training requirements and coordinate product-specific upskilling.
24. Promote continuous improvement across the workshop team.
4. Job Card & Maintenance Documentation
25. Ensure all job cards are accurately completed and closed out.
26. Maintain detailed service and repair records for every asset.
27. Track recurring faults and escalate trends to senior management.
28. Ensure all maintenance documentation is audit-ready at all times.
5. Parts & Inventory Control
29. Manage workshop parts inventory effectively.
30. Control ordering and stock levels to maintain cost efficiency.
31. Reduce downtime through proactive parts planning.
32. Work alongside the Maintenance Manager to control maintenance spend.
Performance Measures
The role will be measured against:
33. Plant availability and utilisation
34. Adherence to service schedules
35. Reduction in breakdown frequency
36. Workshop productivity and efficiency
37. Accuracy and completion of job cards
38. Parts and maintenance cost control
39. Health & Safety compliance
40. Team development and technical progression
Experience & Skills Required
41. Proven experience as a Heavy Plant Fitter
42. Strong hydraulic, electrical and mechanical diagnostic skills
43. Experience supervising or mentoring workshop staff
44. Solid knowledge of construction plant equipment
45. Strong organisational and planning capability
46. Commercial awareness and cost control mindset
47. Competent with maintenance management systems
Personal Attributes
48. Ownership mentality treats the workshop like their own operation
49. Proactive planner no surprises on servicing or breakdowns
50. Process-driven and disciplined
51. Strong communicator
52. High standards and attention to detail
53. Resilient, accountable and solution-focused
What We Expect
54. Full ownership of fleet reliability.
55. Leadership from the front actively involved in repairs and servicing.
56. A professional, organised and disciplined workshop.
57. Plant availability that supports operational delivery.
58. Continuous improvement in team capability and performance.