Workshop Manager (Forklifts / Material Handling)

Interaction Recruitment Group; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Scheme

Company Vehicle

Pension

Career Progression

Job summary

Interaction Technical is seeking a hands-on Workshop Manager for a busy forklift and materials handling workshop in Milton Keynes. You will lead a team of engineers, drive productivity, quality and safety, and ensure high standards of service.

The role offers a permanent contract, Monday–Friday days, with a salary of £43,000–£50,000 and a company vehicle or allowance, plus pension and progression.

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing engineers within a workshop environment.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Experience within forklifts, plant, material handling, agricultural machinery, commercial vehicles or similar industries.
• Knowledge of workshop planning and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Manage, motivate and develop a team of Workshop Engineers.
• Coordinate workshop schedules and allocate workloads effectively.
• Ensure all repairs, servicing and inspections are completed to agreed standards.
• Monitor workshop productivity, performance and KPIs.
• Support engineers with technical guidance and escalation issues.
• Drive efficiency improvements and best working practices.
• Maintain excellent health and safety standards throughout the workshop.
• Work closely with the parts department to maximise workshop uptime.
• Manage customer expectations and provide technical updates when required.
• Conduct performance reviews, training and development plans.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Workshop management

Forklift handling

Team development

Job description

Workshop Manager (Forklifts / Material Handling)

Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire (Applications welcome from Northampton, Bedford, Luton, Leighton Buzzard, Dunstable, Aylesbury, Towcester and surrounding areas)

Salary: £43,000 - £50,000 per annum

Benefits: Bonus Scheme | Company Vehicle | Pension | Career Progression

Hours: Monday-Friday, Days

Contract: Permanent

Interaction Technical is working with a leading materials handling business to recruit an experienced Workshop Manager for their Milton Keynes depot.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on and commercially aware manager to take full responsibility for a busy engineering workshop, leading a team of skilled forklift engineers while driving productivity, quality standards, and operational performance.

Whether you're an established Workshop Manager or an experienced Engineering Supervisor ready to step up, this role offers genuine career development within a successful and growing business.

What's in it for You?

• £43,000 - £50,000 basic salary
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Monday-Friday days role
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Ongoing management and leadership training
• Long-term progression opportunities
• Secure position with a growing organisation
• Supportive and experienced management team

The Role

As Workshop Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the workshop operation, ensuring all maintenance, repair and refurbishment work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, motivate and develop a team of Workshop Engineers
• Coordinate workshop schedules and allocate workloads effectively
• Ensure all repairs, servicing and inspections are completed to agreed standards
• Monitor workshop productivity, performance and KPIs
• Support engineers with technical guidance and escalation issues
• Drive efficiency improvements and best working practices
• Maintain excellent health and safety standards throughout the workshop
• Work closely with the parts department to maximise workshop uptime
• Manage customer expectations and provide technical updates when required
• Conduct performance reviews, training and development plans

About You

We're looking for a strong people manager with a technical engineering background and experience leading teams within a workshop or service environment.

Suitable Backgrounds

• Workshop Manager
• Engineering Supervisor
• Workshop Supervisor
• Service Supervisor
• Forklift Workshop Manager
• Plant Workshop Manager
• HGV Workshop Manager
• Fleet Maintenance Supervisor
• Engineering Team Leader
• Depot Manager
• Operations Supervisor
• Commercial Vehicle Workshop Manager

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience managing engineers within a workshop environment
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Experience within forklifts, plant, material handling, agricultural machinery, commercial vehicles or similar industries
• Knowledge of workshop planning and performance management