Workshop Manager

Hampshire County Council; Micheldever; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction

Flexible working

Career progression

Home working option

25 days holiday (rises to 28)

Job summary

Hampshire County Council’s Hampshire Transport Management (HTM) is recruiting a Workshop Manager to lead the on-site vehicle workshop. You’ll oversee servicing, inspections and repairs, drive safety, compliance and performance, and manage workshop staff and apprentices.

The role focuses on delivery, quality, and continuous improvement within a supportive team. Based at Micheldever, the position offers a permanent contract, 37 hours per week, a salary of £34,273–£37,570 with a market supplement

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing or supervising staff in a vehicle maintenance or engineering environment.
• Strong Health and Safety knowledge, including Duty of Care and transport legislation.
• Excellent organisational, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and customer liaison abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operation of the workshop, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation, transport law and HCC policies.
• Act as on-site technical lead, providing expert guidance across a broad range of vehicles, plant and manufacturers.
• Plan, schedule and oversee servicing, inspections and repairs to maintain fleet roadworthiness and availability.
• Allocate work and manage workflow to deliver agreed service times and quality standards.
• Act as Responsible Manager for site Health & Safety, including LOLER and PUWER compliance.
• Lead, manage and develop workshop staff and apprentices, addressing performance, wellbeing and training needs.
• Maintain accurate statutory, inspection and maintenance records and ensure audit readiness.
• Monitor budgets, control costs and support accurate KPI and performance reporting.
• Liaise with customers, manufacturers and suppliers on technical issues and service delivery.
• Ensure workshop readiness for emergency standby and winter maintenance operations.

Skills

Staff management

Health & Safety

Leadership

Organisation

Communication

IT skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Adaptability

Tools

Fleet management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Workshop Manager

Job Reference: HCC625209
Salary Range: £34,273 - £37,570 per annum plus, Market Supplement of up to £6,000 per annum
Work Location: Hampshire Transport Management, Micheldever
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 21 October 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an HTM Workshop Manager to join our Hampshire Transport Management (HTM) team.
Are you looking for a challenging and diverse leadership role, working as part of a friendly and supportive team, with the opportunity to make a real difference to the safety, efficiency, and performance of our vehicle workshop?

The Role:

As HTM Workshop Manager, you will be responsible for the safe, efficient and compliant day-to-day operation of an HTM vehicle workshop. You will lead and manage workshop staff, ensuring all servicing, inspections, repairs and maintenance are carried out to the highest standards, in line with manufacturer guidance, statutory requirements and Hampshire County Council policies. Working closely with the Area Workshop Manager, you will contribute to consistent service delivery, customer satisfaction, financial control and continuous improvement across the workshop network. You’ll provide direct management of technical staff and oversee day-to-day operations to deliver excellent results. You’ll play a key role in staff development, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement, as well as supporting the HTM Area Workshop Manager and collaborating with internal and external partners.

What you’ll do:

• Manage the daily operation of the workshop, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation, transport law and HCC policies.
• Act as on-site technical lead, providing expert guidance across a broad range of vehicles, plant and manufacturers.
• Plan, schedule and oversee servicing, inspections and repairs to maintain fleet roadworthiness and availability.
• Allocate work and manage workflow to deliver agreed service times and quality standards.
• Act as Responsible Manager for site Health & Safety, including LOLER and PUWER compliance.
• Lead, manage and develop workshop staff and apprentices, addressing performance, wellbeing and training needs.
• Maintain accurate statutory, inspection and maintenance records and ensure audit readiness.
• Monitor budgets, control costs and support accurate KPI and performance reporting.
• Liaise with customers, manufacturers and suppliers on technical issues and service delivery.
• Ensure workshop readiness for emergency standby and winter maintenance operations.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience managing or supervising staff in a vehicle maintenance or engineering environment.
• Strong Health and Safety knowledge, including Duty of Care and transport legislation.
• Excellent organisational, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and customer liaison abilities.
• Competent IT skills, including fleet management systems and Microsoft Office.
• Adaptability, resilience, and effective decision-making under pressure.
• Experience driving LGV or D1 vehicles is desirable.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

We offer a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace, where talent is truly recognised and developed. We have created an environment that you can look forward to being a part of and where you are empowered to be your best and believe in creating a workplace built on teamwork where people can grow and develop in their roles.

• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training.
• Supportive, collaborative, and inclusive working environment.
• Opportunities for career development and progression.
• Flexible working arrangements, including the potential for occasional home working (with approval).
• Holiday entitlement of 25 days raising to 28 days after 5 years of service.
  

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