Workshop Manager: Lead Tech Team & Drive Productivity

Sunbelt Rentals Careers; Fareham; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-winning training

Flexible rewards package

Generous holidays (buy/sell)

Life assurance

Retail discount scheme

Employee recognition awards

Company pension

Job summary

Sunbelt Rentals in Fareham is seeking an experienced Workshop Manager to lead our busy workshop and a team of technicians, ensuring targets are met and customers are satisfied.

You will drive performance, maximise asset availability, and liaise with Hire Desk, customers and suppliers to keep equipment moving and revenue growing. The role offers industry-leading rewards and a robust pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a workshop team
• Engineering background with plant/tools knowledge
• Experience in plant maintenance preferred
• Experience maintaining workshop equipment
• Strong planning and organising skills
• Analytical problem-solving abilities
• Customer-focused and communicative
• Excellent IT and software literacy

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of workshop staff to meet targets and productivity
• Ensure availability of equipment and movement of assets to maximise revenue
• Liaise with Hire Desk, customers, and suppliers to maintain service levels
• Drive safety, processes, and continuous improvement in the workshop

Skills

Team management

Workshop experience

Plant maintenance

Equipment knowledge

Planning & organising

Problem solving

Customer focus

Communication

IT skills

Job description

Sunbelt Rentals in Fareham is seeking an experienced Workshop Manager to lead our busy workshop and a team of technicians, ensuring targets are met and customers are satisfied.

You will drive performance, maximise asset availability, and liaise with Hire Desk, customers and suppliers to keep equipment moving and revenue growing. The role offers industry-leading rewards and a robust pension scheme.