Contract: Permanent
Salary:
Fitter / Workshop Manager (Hands-On)
Location: Biggleswade
Working hours: 7am-5pm - Mon - Fri
Pay: Competitive rates! on PAYE.
Reporting to: Maintenance Manager
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):
1. Excavators
2. Dumpers
3. Rollers
4. Telehandlers
5. Brokk demolition machines
6. Associated heavy plant and specialist equipment
Key Responsibilities
1. Hands-On Plant Maintenance & Technical Leadership
7. Carry out servicing, inspections, diagnostics and repairs across the fleet.
8. Lead complex breakdown investigations and major component replacements.
9. Ensure all plant is maintained in line with manufacturer service schedules.
10. Implement preventative maintenance strategies to reduce reactive breakdowns.
11. Maintain high standards of safety, compliance and housekeeping within the workshop.
2. Workshop Operations Management
12. Plan and allocate daily workloads aligned with operational priorities.
13. Monitor plant downtime and implement corrective actions to improve availability.
14. Maintain structure, organisation and discipline within the workshop.
15. Ensure servicing schedules are adhered to with no missed intervals.
3. Team Supervision & Development
16. Supervise and support workshop fitters and technicians.
17. Lead by example in work ethic, technical standards and accountability.
18. Identify training requirements and coordinate product-specific upskilling.
19. Promote continuous improvement across the workshop team.
4. Job Card & Maintenance Documentation
20. Ensure all job cards are accurately completed and closed out.
21. Maintain detailed service and repair records for every asset.
22. Track recurring faults and escalate trends to senior management.
23. Ensure all maintenance documentation is audit-ready at all times.
5. Parts & Inventory Control
24. Manage workshop parts inventory effectively.
25. Control ordering and stock levels to maintain cost efficiency.
26. Reduce downtime through proactive parts planning.
27. Work alongside the Maintenance Manager to control maintenance spend.
Performance Measures
The role will be measured against:
28. Plant availability and utilisation
29. Adherence to service schedules
30. Reduction in breakdown frequency
31. Workshop productivity and efficiency
32. Accuracy and completion of job cards
33. Parts and maintenance cost control
34. Health & Safety compliance
35. Team development and technical progression
Experience & Skills Required
36. Proven experience as a Heavy Plant Fitter
37. Strong hydraulic, electrical and mechanical diagnostic skills
38. Experience supervising or mentoring workshop staff
39. Solid knowledge of construction plant equipment
40. Strong organisational and planning capability
41. Commercial awareness and cost control mindset
42. Competent with maintenance management systems
Personal Attributes
43. Ownership mentality treats the workshop like their own operation
44. Proactive planner no surprises on servicing or breakdowns
45. Process-driven and disciplined
46. Strong communicator
47. High standards and attention to detail
48. Resilient, accountable and solution-focused
What We Expect
49. Full ownership of fleet reliability.
50. Leadership from the front actively involved in repairs and servicing.
51. A professional, organised and disciplined workshop.
52. Plant availability that supports operational delivery.
53. Continuous improvement in team capability and performance.