Lead Workshop Manager: Forklifts & Material Handling

Interaction Recruitment; Stony Stratford; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Scheme

Company vehicle

Pension

Career Progression

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Interaction Technical is partnering with a leading materials handling business to recruit a hands-on Workshop Manager for the Milton Keynes depot. You will lead a team of forklift engineers, ensuring maintenance and repairs are completed safely and to high standards.

The successful candidate will have strong leadership in a workshop/service environment, with experience in forklifts, plant or related industries, and a valid UK driving licence.

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
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
• Commercial awareness and KPI management experience
• Full UK Driving Licence

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

Job description

Interaction Technical is partnering with a leading materials handling business to recruit a hands-on Workshop Manager for the Milton Keynes depot. You will lead a team of forklift engineers, ensuring maintenance and repairs are completed safely and to high standards.

The successful candidate will have strong leadership in a workshop/service environment, with experience in forklifts, plant or related industries, and a valid UK driving licence.