Hands-On Workshop Manager: Fleet & Compliance Leader

Countrystyle Recycling; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Life Insurance with GP24

Commitment to wellbeing through EAP

Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Company Events

GymFlex salary sacrifice

Job summary

Countrystyle Recycling is seeking an experienced, hands-on Workshop Manager to own the Ridham site, lead a team of mechanics and apprentices, and maintain fleet, plant and equipment to the highest safety and quality standards.

You will run the workshop like your own business, drive uptime, cost control and compliance with DVSA and LOLER, while coaching staff and delivering continuous improvement in performance and safety.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with HGV/LGV maintenance and repair.
• Experience leading workshop teams and managing budgets.
• NVQ3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee routine inspections, servicing and repairs of fleet vehicles and equipment.
• Lead workshop team, schedule tasks and provide guidance.
• Ensure DVSA compliance, PEM and LOLER adherence.
• Manage workshop budget, parts usage and supplier costs.
• Maintain accurate records and audit readiness.

Skills

Hands-on mechanical

Fault diagnosis

Leadership

Ownership mindset

Communication

HGV/LGV maintenance

Workshop budgeting

Full UK driving licence

NVQ Level 3 in HVMR

IOSH Managing Safely

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Countrystyle Recycling is seeking an experienced, hands-on Workshop Manager to own the Ridham site, lead a team of mechanics and apprentices, and maintain fleet, plant and equipment to the highest safety and quality standards.

You will run the workshop like your own business, drive uptime, cost control and compliance with DVSA and LOLER, while coaching staff and delivering continuous improvement in performance and safety.