Workshop Manager

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

Job summary

A respected player in machinery hire based in Enfield is seeking a Workshop Manager to lead a team and ensure fleet maintenance. Responsibilities include managing workshop operations, overseeing maintenance schedules, and ensuring health & safety compliance. Candidates should have a strong technical background, leadership skills, and relevant qualifications such as CAP or IPAF. Competitive salary and excellent company benefits are offered.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Progression opportunities

Excellent company benefits

Qualifications

• Previous workshop management or supervisory experience.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Strong health & safety background.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the workshop and yard teams.
• Oversee inspection and servicing of machinery.
• Maintain fleet service schedules and compliance.
• Manage parts ordering and cost control.
• Conduct health & safety walkarounds.

Skills

Technical knowledge in workshop management

Leadership

Problem-solving

Team development

Education

CAP accreditation 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.