Workshop Manager

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Enfield; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Workshop Manager to oversee a team and maintain fleet operations in Enfield. The ideal candidate has proven leadership skills and strong technical knowledge in plant and powered access. This stable role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including a company vehicle.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

Progression opportunities

Excellent Company Benefits

Qualifications

• Previous workshop management or supervisory experience (plant / powered access desirable).
• Strong health & safety background.
• Team player with ability to coach and develop staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the workshop and yard teams.
• Oversee inspection and servicing of off-hire machinery.
• Maintain fleet service schedules and compliance.

Skills

Team leadership

Strong technical knowledge

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

CAP or IPAF qualification

IOSH Managing Safely

Job description

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: BBBH262310

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.