Lead Workshop & Field Service Manager, Light Plant

Pertemps Warrington; Warrington; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Specialist training

Generous annual leave

Discretionary bonus

Company pension

Life assurance

Sick pay & enhanced maternity/paternit

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Free annual health checks

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

Professional membership fees

Annual volunteering day

Job summary

Pertemps Warrington in Woolston, Warrington (WA1) seeks an experienced Workshop & Field Service Manager to oversee maintenance of specialist light plant for airfield saw cutting, drilling and sealant application. This permanent role runs Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00, with a salary of £55,000 to £70,000 depending on experience.

The role blends hands-on mechanical work with coordinating workshop schedules, planned preventative maintenance and mobile breakdown support across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Experience with light plant and specialist equipment.
• Full UK driving licence held and up to date.
• Ability to plan and coordinate maintenance and onsite support.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and basic electrical faults.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and safety checks.
• Attend airfield sites to resolve equipment breakdowns and minimise downtime.
• Maintain service records, inspection reports and compliance documentation.
• Source parts, manage spares and liaise with suppliers.
• Support equipment testing, commissioning and upgrades.
• Coordinate external fabrication requirements if needed.
• Provide guidance, toolbox talks and basic maintenance training.
• Supervise apprentices and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Hydraulic faults

Pneumatic faults

Electrical faults

Job description

Pertemps Warrington in Woolston, Warrington (WA1) seeks an experienced Workshop & Field Service Manager to oversee maintenance of specialist light plant for airfield saw cutting, drilling and sealant application. This permanent role runs Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00, with a salary of £55,000 to £70,000 depending on experience.

The role blends hands-on mechanical work with coordinating workshop schedules, planned preventative maintenance and mobile breakdown support across multiple sites.