Workshop Manager

Alecto Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Workshop Manager in Bedford to lead a team of engineers and fitters. The role involves overseeing workshop operations, mentoring staff, and ensuring productivity and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have experience as Plant Mechanics, Senior Engineers, or Lead Fitters with strong technical knowledge of plant machinery. A competitive salary of up to £50,000 and car allowance are offered, along with significant career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Up to £50,000 basic salary

Car or car allowance

25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off

Full benefits package

Genuine career progression

Qualifications

• Experience as a Plant Mechanic, Senior Engineer, Lead Fitter, or Service Engineer is required.
• Proven leadership and team management skills are critical.
• Strong technical knowledge of plant machinery and systems is necessary.
• Must possess a full UK driving license with a maximum of 3 points.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of fitters and engineers.
• Oversee workshop operations and workflow scheduling.
• Monitor performance and ensure adherence to safety standards.
• Mentor engineers to improve their skills and performance.
• Drive continuous improvement in workshop productivity.

Skills

Team management

Technical knowledge of plant machinery

Effective mentoring

Organizational skills

Decision-making

Job description

Workshop Manager - Bedford Lead a Team | Step Up Your Career | Up to £50,000 + Car or Car Allowance

You’ve spent years as a Senior Engineer, Plant Mechanic, or Lead Fitter, honing your skills on telehandlers, excavators, and heavy plant. Now it's time to move from hands‑on work to leading a high-performing team of engineers – shaping workshop operations and driving results.

Alecto Recruitment is partnering with one of the UK’s leading plant hire companies in Bedford to recruit an experienced Workshop Manager. This role is ideal for Service Engineers, Plant Engineers, Senior Fitters, and Lead Engineers who are ready to step up, take ownership, and manage a skilled team.

What’s On Offer

• Up to £50,000 basic salary + car allowance
• 45 hours a week (Mon – Fri)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
• Full benefits package and genuine career progression

Your Role

• Lead, manage, and supervise a team of fitters, engineers, and service technicians
• Plan and oversee all workshop operations, including repairs, maintenance, and workflow scheduling
• Mentor and train engineers, sharing your expertise to build a stronger, more skilled team
• Monitor performance, ensure safety and quality standards, and drive continuous improvement
• Take full ownership of workshop efficiency, productivity, and success

Who You Are

• Experienced as a Plant Mechanic, Senior Engineer, Lead Fitter, or Service Engineer
• Proven ability to manage, supervise, or mentor a team of engineers
• Strong technical knowledge of plant machinery, hydraulics, and mechanical systems
• Organised, proactive, and confident making operational decisions
• Full UK driving licence (max 3 points)

You’ve mastered the technical side, now lead others to do the same. This is a genuine career step for Senior Engineers, Lead Fitters, and Plant Mechanics ready to take on responsibility, increase their impact, and earn more while shaping a high‑performing workshop.

If you’ve ever thought, “I could run this place,” now’s your opportunity to prove it.

If you would like to know more about this position, then please forward your CV to (url removed) immediately. If you would like to discuss this position, please call (phone number removed) and ask to speak to Chloe.

Please note Alecto Recruitment are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.