Workshop Manager

Interaction Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the plant industry is seeking a Workshop Manager to oversee a service team in Wellingborough. This role involves managing operations, client relationships, and staff development, with excellent earning potential and opportunities for growth. A background in mechanical/electrical systems is essential for candidates.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Christmas shutdown (not taken out of holiday allowance)

Overtime available at 1.5x rate

Pension scheme

Excellent earning potential with progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in plant or forklift industries necessary.
• Experience with hydraulics, mechanical, and electrical systems required.
• Electrical and/or mechanical fault finding and repair skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the service team at the depot.
• Oversee daily operations ensuring efficiency.
• Liaise with clients for service satisfaction.

Skills

Staff training

Service team management

Documentation management

Client liaising

Problem solving

Education

NVQ or City and Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering

Job description

Job Role: Workshop Manager - Plant Industry
Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
Salary: GBP50,000-GBP55,000 base salary
Hours: Monday-Friday 08:00-17:00 +
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Package:

• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Christmas shutdown (not taken out of holiday allowance)
• Overtime available at 1.5x - always available
• Pension scheme
• Excellent earning potential with opportunities for progression

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the service team at the depot, carrying out staff training, recruitment, development and appraisals.
• Complete daily, weekly and monthly documentation to report to management.
• Oversee daily operations of the depot, ensuring that all work is completed as effectively and efficiently as possible by the service team.
• Liaise with clients to ensure that they receive efficient service and that all their needs are met to a satisfactory level.
• Keep accurate records and documentation of all services completed.
• Ensure that the workshop is running smoothly on a day-to-day basis, dealing with any potential problems that may arise efficiently.

The Requirements:

• Previous experience in the plant or forklift industries (essential)
• Experience with hydraulics, mechanical, and electrical systems (essential)
• Experience working with engines and batteries (essential)
• Electrical and/or mechanical fault finding, repair, and service experience
• Relevant qualifications (NVQ or City and Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering) are advantageous
• Full UK driver's license

About Interaction Recruitment:
Interaction Recruitment has specialist consultants across various industries in the UK, including Finance & IT, Technical & Engineering, Industrial, Commercial, and Hospitality. We offer both temporary and permanent support. For more information about this position or to discuss other opportunities, contact us at (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

INDNH

Thank you for your time. We look forward to speaking with you soon.