Workshop Manager

Alecto Recruitment; Bedford; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Bedford seeks an experienced Workshop Manager to lead their busy depot. This role involves overseeing workshop operations, guiding a skilled team, and using mechanical expertise to ensure efficiency. Ideal candidates have a strong background in plant mechanics, leadership potential, and a full UK driving license. Offering a competitive salary up to £50,000 plus benefits and long-term career growth.

Benefits

Car allowance

25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off

Full benefits package

Long-term career growth

Monday-Friday schedule

Qualifications

• Solid background as a Plant Mechanic / Engineer / Fitter.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics and mechanical systems.
• Full UK driving license (max 3 points).

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of experienced fitters and engineers.
• Oversee all workshop operations - planning, maintenance, repairs.
• Use hands-on experience to solve problems and train others.

Skills

Strong knowledge of plant machinery

Leadership potential

Organised and proactive

Job description

Workshop Manager - Bedford

Step Up from the Tools | Up to £50,000 + Car Allowance

Are you an experienced Plant Mechanic who's ready to take the next step? If you've spent years getting your hands dirty fixing telehandlers, excavators, and heavy plant - now's your chance to move off the tools and into a role where your expertise really counts.

Alecto Recruitment are working with one of the UK's leading plant hire companies in Bedford who are looking for a Workshop Manager to lead their busy depot. You'll be the go-to person - running the workshop, guiding a skilled team, and using your mechanical know-how to keep operations running smoothly.

This isn't just another job - it's your career progression opportunity.

What's On Offer

• Up to £50,000 basic + car allowance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
• Monday-Friday schedule - your evenings and weekends back
• Full benefits package and long-term career growth

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and motivate a team of experienced fitters and engineers
• Oversee all workshop operations - planning, maintenance, repairs
• Use your hands-on experience to solve problems and train others
• Keep the workshop efficient, productive, and safe
• Be the driving force behind a well-run, high-performing depot

What We're Looking For

• Solid background as a Plant Mechanic / Engineer / Fitter
• Strong knowledge of plant machinery, hydraulics, and mechanical systems
• Leadership potential - or existing team lead experience
• Organised, proactive, and ready to take ownership
• Full UK driving licence (max 3 points)

If you've ever thought, I could run this place, - this is your opportunity to prove it.

Alternate Job Titles That Could Be Interested: Plant Engineer, Plant Mechanic, Telehandler Engineer, Service Engineer, Fitter, Team Leader, Depot Manager, Lead Engineer

Alecto Recruitment are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.