Group Workshop Manager

Recruit4staff; West Lancashire; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Standard pension

28 days holiday

Job summary

Recruit4staff are representing a well-established waste management business in their search for a Group Workshop Manager to work in Liverpool. The role offers a permanent position with a salary up to £70,000 per annum and a Monday-Friday work pattern with some Saturdays.

The Group Workshop Manager will oversee the workshop to maintain DVSA compliance, manage staff performance, budgets, and parts procurement, while providing hands-on support when required.

Qualifications

• HGV service, maintenance and breakdown experience.
• Experience leading a busy HGV workshop and a team of fitters.
• Knowledge of fleet management, inspections and replacement planning.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the workshop ensuring efficient, compliant operations.
• Ensure DVSA compliance across workshop activities.
• Manage workshop efficiency, staff performance, budgets and parts procurement.
• Provide technical guidance to Transport Manager and supervise hands-on work when needed.

Skills

HGV mechanics

Team management

Fleet management

DVSA compliance

Education

City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Recruit4staff are representing a well-established waste management business in their search for a Group Workshop Manager to work in Liverpool

Group Workshop Manager - Job Details:

• Pay: Up to £70,000 per annum (Depending on experience)
• Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 06:30 17:00
• Some Saturdays will be required working 06:30 12:00
• Duration: Permanent
• Benefits: Standard pension, 28 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Job Role: The Group Workshop Manager will be responsible for overseeing the efficient and compliant operation of the workshop, ensuring all vehicles are maintained to the highest roadworthy standards. Duties include ensuring DVSA compliance, managing workshop efficiency and staff performance, overseeing health and safety procedures, controlling budgets and parts procurement, supporting the Transport Manager with technical guidance, and working hands-on when required.

Essential Skills, Experience, or Qualifications:

• Excellent knowledge of HGV mechanics including service, maintenance, and breakdown work
• Proven experience managing a busy HGV workshop and a team of fitters as a Workshop Manager
• Strong knowledge of fleet management, compliance checks, inspections, and vehicle replacement planning
• City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification

Advantageous Skills, Experience, or Qualifications

• Management-related qualifications
• Health & Safety related qualifications
• Quality Management qualifications

Additional Information

• This Workshop Manager role is hands-on and plays a key part in supporting overall transport and fleet operations

Commutable From:

Liverpool, St Helens, Warrington, Skelmersdale, Southport, Widnes, Runcorn, Birkenhead, Ormskirk

Similar Job Titles:

Garage Manager, Workshop Manager, Head Mechanic