Workshop Manager - Hydraulics & Field Support

Bennett And Game Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Bennett And Game Recruitment is seeking a hands-on Workshop Manager to join their team in Bedford. The role covers workshop management, engineering, maintenance, hydraulics, field engineers, stock and procurement, with a strong mechanical background and a practical hands-on approach.

The successful candidate will manage day-to-day operations, lead field engineers, oversee maintenance and safety, and drive efficiency improvements while ensuring RAMS, LOLER and PUWER compliance are maintained.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical engineering background and hands-on approach.
• Experience with hydraulic systems and fault finding.
• Knowledge of RAMS/LOLER/PUWER and health and safety compliance.
• Experience in stock, parts and procurement management.
• Previous workshop/maintenance or engineering management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day workshop and engineering operations.
• Provide hands-on technical and engineering support.
• Lead and support field/mobile engineers.
• Oversee maintenance, fault-finding and repairs.
• Utilise strong hydraulics knowledge.
• Manage stock, parts, tools and equipment.
• Oversee procurement and suppliers.
• Support fleet and vehicle management.
• Ensure health & safety and compliance standards.
• Oversee RAMS, LOLER, PUWER and inspections.
• Support engineer training and development.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Hydraulics

Fault finding

Health & Safety

Stock & procurement

Team leadership / management

Communication skills

Job description

Bennett And Game Recruitment is seeking a hands-on Workshop Manager to join their team in Bedford. The role covers workshop management, engineering, maintenance, hydraulics, field engineers, stock and procurement, with a strong mechanical background and a practical hands-on approach.

The successful candidate will manage day-to-day operations, lead field engineers, oversee maintenance and safety, and drive efficiency improvements while ensuring RAMS, LOLER and PUWER compliance are maintained.