Workshop Manager

RSD Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Free travel benefits

Employee discounts across retail,Leis⋅

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing training and careerdevelopment

Long-term career progression

Job summary

RSD Recruitment Ltd is recruiting an experienced Workshop Manager for a major passenger transport operator in East London. The role oversees daily workshop operations, leads engineers and support staff, and ensures high engineering standards with maximum vehicle availability.

You will drive health and safety, ensure DVSA/TfL/compliance, and work as part of a large, established transport organisation offering long-term career progression and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Workshop Manager, Engineering Manager, Fleet Manager, Engineering Supervisor or similar leadership role.
• Strong background within commercial vehicles, HGV, PSV, bus, coach or heavy vehicle maintenance.
• Previous hands‑on engineering or technician experience.
• Excellent technical knowledge of vehicle maintenance.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety, quality and compliance standards.
• Strong leadership, communication and people management skills.
• PSV experience would be advantageous, although candidates from HGV or other heavy vehicle backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support the Engineering Manager with the day-to-day management of the workshop.
• Lead, motivate and develop a team of engineers, coachbuilders, apprentices and support staff.
• Ensure maximum vehicle availability while maintaining high engineering standards.
• Promote a strong Health & Safety culture across the workshop.
• Ensure compliance with DVSA, TfL and Department for Transport standards.
• Oversee workshop equipment, facilities and engineering operations.
• Drive continuous improvement across workshop performance and productivity.
• Support operational planning and engineering performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People management

Health & Safety

Engineering knowledge

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Workshop Manager to join a leading passenger transport operator based in East London.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Workshop Manager, Engineering Manager, Fleet Manager, Engineering Supervisor or Depot Engineering Manager looking to take the next step within a large, modern commercial vehicle operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Engineering Manager with the day-to-day management of the workshop.


• Lead, motivate and develop a team of engineers, coachbuilders, apprentices and support staff.


• Ensure maximum vehicle availability while maintaining high engineering standards.


• Promote a strong Health & Safety culture across the workshop.


• Ensure compliance with DVSA, TfL and Department for Transport standards.


• Oversee workshop equipment, facilities and engineering operations.


• Drive continuous improvement across workshop performance and productivity.


• Support operational planning and engineering performance.

About You

• Previous experience in a Workshop Manager, Engineering Manager, Fleet Manager, Engineering Supervisor or similar leadership role.


• Strong background within commercial vehicles, HGV, PSV, bus, coach or heavy vehicle maintenance.


• Previous hands‑on engineering or technician experience.


• Excellent technical knowledge of vehicle maintenance.


• Good understanding of Health & Safety, quality and compliance standards.


• Strong leadership, communication and people management skills.


• PSV experience would be advantageous, although candidates from HGV or other heavy vehicle backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

What’s on Offer?

• Salary of£69,802.27 per annum.


• Company pension scheme.


• Free travel benefits.


• Employee discounts across retail, leisure, holidays and attractions.


• Employee Assistance Programme.


• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.


• Long-term career progression within a large and established transport organisation.


• Supportive and inclusive working environment.