Workshop Manager

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD in Bedford is seeking a hands-on Workshop Manager to lead the workshop, engineering and operations. The role requires strong mechanical background and practical hydraulics knowledge, with responsibility for maintenance, stock and procurement and overseeing field engineers.

Based in Bedford, the position offers a competitive salary and opportunities to influence efficiency and safety standards across the site.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical engineering background.
• Extensive hydraulics experience.
• HGV licence.
• Experience managing workshop, maintenance or engineering teams.
• Experience supporting field engineers.
• Strong fault-finding and maintenance skills.
• Good health and safety awareness and RAMS/PUWER knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day workshop and engineering operations.
• Provide hands-on technical support.
• Lead and support field/mobile engineers.
• Oversee maintenance and fault-finding.
• Ensure health & safety compliance.
• Oversee RAMS, LOLER, PUWER and inspections.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Hydraulics

HGV licence

Fault finding

Maintenance skills

Communication skills

Job description

Location: Bedford

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 DOE

Our client is looking for a hands-on Workshop Manager to join their team in Bedford. This is a varied role covering workshop management, engineering, maintenance, hydraulics, field engineers, stock and procurement. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical background and be comfortable getting hands-on when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day workshop and engineering operations
• Provide hands-on technical and engineering support
• Lead and support field/mobile engineers
• Oversee maintenance, fault-finding and repairs
• Utilise strong hydraulics knowledge
• Manage stock, parts, tools and equipment
• Oversee procurement and suppliers
• Support fleet and vehicle management
• Ensure Health & Safety and compliance standards
• Oversee RAMS, LOLER, PUWER and inspections
• Support engineer training and development
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce downtime

Requirements

• Strong mechanical engineering background
• Strong practical hydraulics experience
• HGV licence
• Previous workshop, maintenance or engineering management experience
• Experience managing/supporting field engineers
• Strong fault-finding and maintenance skills
• Stock, parts and procurement experience
• Good understanding of Health & Safety and compliance
• Knowledge of RAMS, LOLER and PUWER
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Hands-on approach with the ability to get involved technically

Salary & Benefits

• £40,000 - £50,000 basic salary DOE
• Flexibility for candidates with particularly strong hydraulics experience
• Varied role covering workshop, engineering and operations
• Further benefits to be discussed during the recruitment process