Workshop Manager
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Rochester
£50,000 – £55,000 +
About the Company
We're working with a rapidly growing plant business with one of the largest and best-equipped workshops in the South. They've built a strong reputation for doing things properly - investing in equipment, diagnostics and their engineers.
This is not a “sit behind a desk” management role — they need a hands-on Workshop Manager who knows their way around machinery and can lead from the front.
The Role
This is a hands-on Workshop Manager / Chargehand / Foreman position - ideal for a senior engineer ready to step up or someone already leading a team but still wanting to stay on the tools.
You'll be responsible for:
* Overseeing day-to-day workshop operations
* Supporting and mentoring engineers and apprentices
* Acting as the technical “go-to” and safety net for the team
* Ensuring work is completed to a high standard and in line with company processes
* Getting involved in diagnostics, fault finding and complex repairs when required
* Maintaining strong Health & Safety and workshop standards
You'll be working closely with the Depot Manager, with mobile engineers operating externally.
The Equipment
You'll be working on a serious fleet, including:
* Excavators and heavy plant (30–60 tonne)
* ADTs
* Crushers & screeners
* Advanced diagnostics (OEM software & laptops provided)
This is proper engineering - not just swapping parts. Full diagnostics, major repairs, electrical fault finding and strip-down work.
The Candidate
* Strong background in heavy plant (OEM/dealer experience ideal)
* Experience with brands like Komatsu, Volvo Construction Equipment or similar
* Solid electrical and diagnostic capability
* Experience as a senior engineer, chargehand or workshop supervisor
* Someone who leads from the front — not a purely admin manager
* Passion for engineering and developing others
* Ability to mentor apprentices and support the wider team
The Team
* 1 x Apprentice
* 2 x Fitters
* Mobile engineers reporting into the Depot Manager
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What's on Offer
* £50,000 – £55,000 basic
* Overtime available (OTE £55k – £65k)
* Monday to Friday — no weekend work
* Well-equipped, modern workshop
* Growing business with long-term opportunity
If you're a senior plant engineer who's ready to step up, or a hands-on Workshop Manager who still enjoys being on the tools — this is a serious opportunity.
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