Workshop Manager

Randstad Business Support - London; Grays; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Workshop Manager to lead a busy vehicle workshop in Purfleet-on-Thames. This hands-on management role requires strong leadership skills and a technical background in HGV or PCV maintenance. The successful candidate will oversee a team of technicians, manage workflows, and ensure compliance with DVSA standards. The salary is between £40,000 - £60,000 per annum, with working hours from 7am to 3pm, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a workshop management or supervisory position.
• Strong technical background in HGV (lorry) or PCV (bus) maintenance and repair.
• Must be apprenticeship trained or hold an equivalent qualification.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Strong organisational skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Thorough understanding of DVSA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the workshop team overseeing maintenance and repairs.
• Ensure vehicles are maintained per DVSA standards.
• Plan and allocate workshop jobs efficiently.
• Manage workshop budgets and parts purchasing.
• Promote Health & Safety compliance within the workshop.
• Maintain accurate vehicle records and service documentation.
• Liaise with operations for fleet availability.
• Identify and support training needs of the technical team.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Technical background in HGV or PCV maintenance

Understanding of DVSA regulations

Education

NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in Heavy Vehicle Mechanics

Job description

Overview

Our client is currently seeking an experienced and dedicated Workshop Manager to lead their technical team and manage their busy vehicle workshop.

Location: Purfleet-on-Thames

Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 per annum

Hours: 7am to 3pm Monday to Friday

As our Workshop Manager, you will be the driving force behind our maintenance operations. You will be responsible for leading a team of technicians, ensuring our fleet of large vehicles are maintained to the highest standards of safety and compliance. This is a hands-on management role where you will oversee day-to-day operations, manage workflow, control budgets, and ensure maximum vehicle availability.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and motivate the workshop team, overseeing all maintenance, repair, and inspection schedules.

• Ensure all vehicles are maintained in line with DVSA standards and company policies.

• Plan and allocate workshop jobs to technicians, ensuring efficient workflow and minimal vehicle downtime.

• Manage workshop budgets, including parts purchasing, labour costs, and external suppliers.

• Oversee all Health & Safety compliance within the workshop, promoting a safe working culture.

• Maintain accurate vehicle records and service documentation.

• Liaise with the operations team to ensure fleet availability meets service requirements.

• Identify training needs and support the development of the technical team.

About You

Essential Requirements:

• Proven experience in a workshop management or supervisory position.

• A strong technical background in HGV (lorry) or PCV (bus) maintenance and repair.

• Must be apprenticeship trained or hold an equivalent qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds in Heavy Vehicle Mechanics).

• Excellent leadership and people management skills.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• A thorough understanding of DVSA regulations and compliance.

Desirable

Desirable (But Not Essential):

• A valid CSCS card is ideal. However, full training to obtain one will be provided for the successful candidate.

If you have the experience and leadership skills to excel in this role, we want to hear from you.

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.