We’re working with a well-established plant hire business to recruit a Workshop Manager for their Corby 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.
Experience, qualification, and soft skills, have you got everything required to succeed in this opportunity Find out below.
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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