Workshop Manager

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

Job summary

A leading company in the plant industry is seeking a Workshop Manager for their Northampton depot. The role involves managing the service team, ensuring efficient operations, and having extensive knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems. This full-time, permanent position offers a competitive salary and excellent career progression opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Pension scheme

Christmas shutdown

Excellent earning potential with opportunities for progression

Overtime available

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the plant or forklift industries is essential.
• Experience with electrical and mechanical fault finding is valuable.
• Must hold a full UK driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Manage the service team, ensuring effective operations.
• Liaise with clients to meet their needs effectively.
• Keep accurate records and oversee day-to-day workshop operations.

Skills

Management

Hydraulics

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Education

NVQ or City and Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering

Job description

Job Role:Workshop Manager - Plant Industry
Location:Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
Salary:£50,000-£55,000 base salary
Hours:Monday-Friday 08:00-17:00 + Overtime @ 1.5x
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.

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Job Info

Job Title:

Workshop Manager

Company:

Interaction Recruitment

Location:

Northampton, Northamptonshire

Posted:

Closes:

Jul 21st 2025

Sector:

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

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