Hands-On Workshop Manager - Forklifts & Materials Handling

Interaction Recruitment Group; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Scheme

Company Vehicle

Pension

Career Progression

Job summary

Interaction Technical is seeking a hands-on Workshop Manager for a busy forklift and materials handling workshop in Milton Keynes. You will lead a team of engineers, drive productivity, quality and safety, and ensure high standards of service.

The role offers a permanent contract, Monday–Friday days, with a salary of £43,000–£50,000 and a company vehicle or allowance, plus pension and progression.

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing engineers within a workshop environment.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Experience within forklifts, plant, material handling, agricultural machinery, commercial vehicles or similar industries.
• Knowledge of workshop planning and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Manage, motivate and develop a team of Workshop Engineers.
• Coordinate workshop schedules and allocate workloads effectively.
• Ensure all repairs, servicing and inspections are completed to agreed standards.
• Monitor workshop productivity, performance and KPIs.
• Support engineers with technical guidance and escalation issues.
• Drive efficiency improvements and best working practices.
• Maintain excellent health and safety standards throughout the workshop.
• Work closely with the parts department to maximise workshop uptime.
• Manage customer expectations and provide technical updates when required.
• Conduct performance reviews, training and development plans.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Workshop management

Forklift handling

Team development

Job description

Interaction Technical is seeking a hands-on Workshop Manager for a busy forklift and materials handling workshop in Milton Keynes. You will lead a team of engineers, drive productivity, quality and safety, and ensure high standards of service.

The role offers a permanent contract, Monday–Friday days, with a salary of £43,000–£50,000 and a company vehicle or allowance, plus pension and progression.