Workshop Manager

Clee Hill Plant Limited; Darlington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Workshop Manager for its Darlington Depot. This role is pivotal in leading workshop activities to ensure high standards of service and compliance with company policies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in plant maintenance and management, with a focus on heavy machinery. You will be responsible for motivating your team, maintaining equipment, and implementing quality assurance policies. Join a company with over 55 years of dedication to service and a commitment to excellence, where your leadership will make a significant impact on operations.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

Employer contributory pension

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance and repair of plant and equipment is essential.
• Management experience in a workshop focusing on heavy plant machinery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate workshop staff to achieve individual objectives.
• Ensure compliance with service requirements and regulatory standards.

Skills

People management

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

NVQ3 in Plant Maintenance or equivalent

Job description

Benefits include:
• Competitive salary dependent upon qualifications and experience
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Employer contributory pension
• Life Assurance

About Us:
Established in 1965, employing over 190 staff and with a turnover in excess of £20m, Clee Hill is the largest compaction and surface dressing hire company in the UK. We also operate a ‘general purpose’ fleet of compact and mid-range sized construction and materials handling equipment across the UK. We have been operating over 55 years which is a testament to our culture of “committed to service in everything we do.”
Clee Hill Plant has a nationwide network of 9 depots (Glasgow, Darlington, Stoke, Chesterfield, Ludlow, Corby, Andover, Dartford and Newton Abbot) with a fleet of over 2,500 machines.

The Role:
Reporting to the Depot Manager, we have a vacancy for a Workshop Manager at our Darlington Depot (DL5 6BH). Basic hours are 8:00am until 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.
The main purpose is to effectively lead and manage the Workshop activities so that they achieve the required ‘Standards of Quality of Service’ whilst ensuring full compliance with the appropriate Company Policies, Procedures, and Legal requirements.

Key Duties:
• Lead and motivate workshop staff ensuring they are aware of their individual objectives, are competent to achieve them, and their performances are monitored, realistically assessed, and improved where appropriate.
• Maintain plant and vehicles to comply with documented service requirements, ensuring roadworthiness and regulatory compliance at all times.
• Demonstrate awareness of and effectively implement the Company’s QESH Policies and Procedures. Compliance to be confirmed by regular inspection and audit of the workplace and working practices.

Candidate Profile:
The successful candidate must have experience in maintenance and repair of plant and equipment within our fleet and also have experience in the management of a workshop engaging in the maintenance and repair of heavy plant machinery (e.g., excavators, rollers, dumpers, pavers, welfare units, etc.).

Essential Skills and Qualities:
• People management and interpersonal skills
• Suitable Plant Maintenance or Engineering qualifications (Ideally NVQ3 in Plant Maintenance or equivalent)
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Excellent problem solving and decision making
• Experience in using Microsoft Office

Candidates must possess a valid driving licence.