Workshop Manager

Rise Technical Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Workshop Manager for a position in Enfield. The candidate will oversee a busy workshop team, ensuring efficiency and safety in fleet operations. Essential qualifications include CAP or IPAF accreditation and experience in workshop management. This role provides competitive salary and excellent company benefits.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Progression opportunities

Excellent company benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in workshop management or supervision, preferably in plant or powered access.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to coach and develop staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage workshop and yard teams including staff scheduling and training.
• Oversee inspection, servicing, and repair of machinery.
• Maintain compliance with health & safety regulations.

Skills

Workshop management

Technical knowledge

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

CAP or IPAF qualification

IOSH Managing Safely

Job description

Overview

Workshop Manager

£54,000 - £56,000 + Company Vehicle + Progression + Excellent Company Benefits

Enfield (Commutable from: Hertford, Cheshunt, Harlow, Waltham Cross, Broxbourne, Barnet, Hatfield, North London, Stevenage, Loughton)

Are you an experienced Workshop Supervisor or Manager looking to step into a hands-on leadership role with a well-established and growing company? Do you want to take ownership of a busy workshop and yard team, driving efficiency, safety, and fleet performance?

On offer is a stable, long-term opportunity where you will be supported with ongoing training, work with a close-knit team, and play a key role in shaping workshop operations.

This company are a respected player in the powered access and plant hire industry, providing machinery such as scissor lifts, boom lifts, telehandlers, excavators, and dumpers to a wide range of customers. Due to growth, they are looking for a Workshop Manager to ensure their fleet is maintained to the highest standards and operations run smoothly.

This is a Monday-Friday role managing a workshop team of supervisors, engineers, fitters, and yard staff. You will oversee machinery service schedules, off-hire inspections, repairs, and yard movements, while ensuring health & safety compliance and efficiency across the site.

This role would suit a Workshop Manager or Supervisor with strong technical knowledge, CAP or IPAF qualifications, and proven team leadership skills, looking for a secure position with clear responsibility and influence.

The Role

• Manage and lead the workshop and yard teams (supervisors, fitters, engineers)
• Oversee inspection, servicing, and repair of off-hire machinery (scissor lifts, boom lifts, telehandlers, dumpers, excavators)
• Maintain fleet service schedules, LOLER records, and compliance with SSOW
• Manage stock, order parts, and keep tight control of costs
• Carry out monthly H&S walkarounds and ensure training is up to date
• Drive efficiency and support staff development

The Candidate

• Previous workshop management or supervisory experience (plant / powered access desirable)
• CAP accreditation or IPAF qualification essential
• IOSH Managing Safely or strong H&S background
• Strong leadership, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• Team player with the ability to coach and develop staff

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Lewis Durrant at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates