Workshop Manager

Path Recruitment Ltd; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a growing plant hire business as a Workshop Manager, where you will lead a high-performing depot workshop team. With a focus on quality service and employee recognition, this role offers an excellent salary and numerous benefits in a supportive environment. Don't miss the chance to apply your leadership skills in a family-oriented company with strong values.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

On-site parking

Friendly team culture with regular socials

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar management role within a workshop environment.
• Knowledge of health and safety policies.
• Experience with diagnostics and telematics.

Responsibilities

• Organise workshop schedules and coordinate service activities.
• Manage mobile fitter call-outs and breakdown response.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety policies.

Skills

Leadership

Technical Management

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Relevant Engineering Degree or Equivalent Experience

Job description

Take the lead as a Workshop Manager for a national plant hire business – excellent salary, strong team culture, and long-term stability.

Benefits:

• Salary from £48,000 per year

• Company pension scheme

• On-site parking

• Monday to Friday – day shifts (10-hour shifts)

• Long-term opportunity with a growing, £11m+ turnover business

• Friendly, down-to-earth team with regular staff socials

This Workshop Manager role offers you full responsibility for running a busy, high-performing depot workshop. You’ll manage workloads, delegate tasks to in-house and mobile engineers, and ensure service records are kept up to date and compliant. You’ll also handle parts ordering, stock management, and use telematics to plan inspections and preventative maintenance.

You'll be joining a company with over 100 staff and more than 2,000 machines in its fleet — but still run with a family business feel. Expect to roll your sleeves up, work closely with your team, and get stuck in when needed.

️ Key Responsibilities:

• Organise workshop schedules and coordinate service activities

• Manage mobile fitter call-outs and breakdown response

• Maintain accurate service records and use diagnostic portals/telematics

• Order parts and manage stock levels effectively

• Ensure all health & safety policies are followed

• Liaise with clients on-site and uphold professional standards

• Lead a small team, provide guidance, and ensure a high standard of repair work

About the Business:

• Privately owned and operating nationally across multiple depots

• Strong client base and high repeat business

• Emphasis on reliability, trust, and customer service

• Family-style culture with real employee recognition

• Regular social events and informal, approachable management team

To be successful in this role, you may have worked as a:

Workshop Manager, Service Manager, Depot Manager, Engineering Manager, Plant Manager, Maintenance Manager, Fleet Manager, Heavy Plant Supervisor, Field Service Supervisor, Plant Hire Workshop Supervisor

Ready to take control of a thriving workshop? Click below to apply and join a team that values your leadership and experience

Apply Now, Call Tyler directly on 01933 667224 or Email directly to [e-mail]