Workshop Controller

TieTalent

Leeds

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 45,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing and mental health support
Seasonal gifts
Life assurance (2x salary)
Cycle to work scheme
Up to 29 days leave plus bank holidays

Job summary

A leading asset rental company based in Garforth, Leeds, is seeking a Workshop and Compliance Team Leader to oversee workshop operations and ensure compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in vehicle maintenance and strong organisational skills, with a focus on mentoring apprentices. This role offers career growth opportunities and various employee benefits, including wellbeing support and generous leave policies.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in hands-on vehicle maintenance and repair.
  • Strong organisational skills and scheduling abilities.
  • Experience in compliance and safety standards management.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee workshop schedules, repairs, and maintenance.
  • Ensure compliance with servicing standards.
  • Mentor and support apprentices through hands-on development.
  • Drive performance and safety culture in the workshop.

Skills

Hands-on Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
Organisational and scheduling skills
Compliance handling
Mentoring apprentices
Teamwork and customer service

Job description

Overview

Role: Workshop and Compliance Team Leader / Workshop Supervisor

Location: Garforth, Leeds

Company: Dawsongroup Ltd

About This Role

This is your chance to lead a talented team of engineers and apprentices, shaping the future of workshop operations at our Garforth site. Your leadership will directly impact the safety, readiness, and compliance of our hire fleet, keeping our customers moving and our standards high.

Responsibilities
  • Oversee workshop schedules, repairs, and preventative maintenance
  • Ensure compliance with all servicing standards and legislation
  • Mentor and support apprentices through hands-on development
  • Drive workshop performance, organisation, and safety culture
  • Collaborate with rental and field teams to maximise asset uptime
About You

We're looking for someone who thrives on leadership, structure, and a bit of pressure. If you're a natural organiser who can coach, coordinate, and communicate with ease, this role can be for you.

  • Proven experience in hands-on Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (any type of vehicle from cars to HGVs)
  • Strong organisational and scheduling skills
  • Comfortable handling compliance, documentation, and safety standards
  • Enjoys developing others and mentoring apprentices
  • A people-first mindset with a focus on teamwork and customer service

Not sure if you meet every requirement? We value your enthusiasm and potential—please apply anyway! We want to ensure great people don't self-exclude.

Dawsongroup Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

About Us

Dawsongroup Material Handling Ltd is part of one of the UK's largest independent asset rental businesses. We're known for quality, service, and building careers that go the distance. With over 32,000 premium assets across Europe, our team is the real engine behind our success.

  • Trusted by major businesses and known for reliable service
  • Over 1,000 employees across 11 countries
  • Strong values: integrity, safety, and doing the right thing
  • Committed to career development and internal progression
  • Investing heavily in electric and low-emission equipment
About Your Future

With us, it's not just a job—it's a career with structure, support, and growth. You'll have room to progress, access to funded training, and the chance to shape a team around you.

  • Internal development pathways both nationally and globally
  • Wellbeing and mental health support including trained DG Wellbeing Team
  • Seasonal gifts and long-term incentive schemes
  • Life assurance (2x salary) and cycle to work scheme
  • Up to 29 days leave plus bank holidays

Dawsongroup Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

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