Lead Workshop Manager - Specialist Heavy Equipment

ANT Recruitment; Redditch; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

ANT Recruitment in Redditch is seeking a technically credible Workshop Manager to lead the maintenance of specialist heavy-transport trailers and SPMTs. You will coordinate daily workshop planning, supervise a skilled team and perform quality checks to ensure equipment readiness.

You will guide diagnosis across mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems, organise workloads, and maintain clear records while upholding safety standards and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining specialist heavy-transport trailers or SPMTs.
• Ability to supervise a workshop team and plan activities.
• Strong fault diagnosis across mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Structured records of maintenance and clear safety practices.
• Effective communication with technicians and operations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate workshop maintenance, inspections and repairs for trailers and SPMT equipment.
• Allocate work according to priorities and resources.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance on mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
• Monitor progress, check repair quality and address recurring defects.
• Support safe isolation and control of stored energy during maintenance.
• Ensure maintenance records capture defects and repairs.
• Coordinate equipment handovers and communicate availability to fleet/ops.
• Coach technicians and identify training needs.

Skills

Heavy equipment maintenance

Workshop supervision

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Planning and prioritisation

Job description

ANT Recruitment in Redditch is seeking a technically credible Workshop Manager to lead the maintenance of specialist heavy-transport trailers and SPMTs. You will coordinate daily workshop planning, supervise a skilled team and perform quality checks to ensure equipment readiness.

You will guide diagnosis across mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems, organise workloads, and maintain clear records while upholding safety standards and teamwork.