Lead Workshop & Yard Manager - Concrete Equipment

Utranazz; Bicester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Family-run business

Bicester HQ

Varied role with equipment

Job summary

Utranazz, a leading UK supplier of concrete equipment, invites an experienced Workshop Manager to lead our busy workshop in Bicester. You will oversee engineers and yard staff, plan workloads, and ensure on-time, quality preparation for sale or delivery.

This hands-on role requires strong leadership, excellent organisation, and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a fast-paced environment. A forklift/Telehandler qualification and full UK driving licence are beneficial.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a workshop, yard, or similar heavy equipment operation.
• Background in concrete equipment or construction plant, HGVs, agricultural machinery, heavy equipment.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Good mechanical knowledge and understanding of workshop operations.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Proactive, practical, and hands-on approach to problem-solving.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Strong communication and IT skills.
• Forklift or telehandler qualifications.
• Knowledge of LOLER and PUWER regulations.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily running of the workshop and yard, ensuring efficient and safe operations.
• Plan, schedule, and prioritise workshop jobs, allocating tasks to engineers and yard staff.
• Oversee machinery servicing, repairs, inspections and preparation for sale, hire, and delivery.
• Ensure all equipment is completed on time and meets company quality standards.
• Coordinate machinery movements, loading, unloading, and storage across the site.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe workshop and yard.
• Manage, motivate, and monitor staff performance and productivity.
• Work closely with Sales, Hire, Parts, and Transport departments to coordinate equipment preparation and dispatch.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company procedures.
• Identify and implement improvements to operational efficiency and workflow.

Skills

Workshop management

Team leadership

Planning & scheduling

Health & safety

Forklift/Telehandler

Heavy equipment knowledge

Strong communication

Job description

Utranazz, a leading UK supplier of concrete equipment, invites an experienced Workshop Manager to lead our busy workshop in Bicester. You will oversee engineers and yard staff, plan workloads, and ensure on-time, quality preparation for sale or delivery.

This hands-on role requires strong leadership, excellent organisation, and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a fast-paced environment. A forklift/Telehandler qualification and full UK driving licence are beneficial.