Details:
- Salary: £50,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Swindon
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Workshop Manager – Plant & Fleet Operations
Location: Swindon
Salary: Up to £50,000 DOE
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 am – 4:30 pm (occasional weekend work as required)
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Workshop Manager to take responsibility for the maintenance and operational management of a diverse fleet of plant equipment, HGVs, and light commercial vehicles.
This role is ideal for an individual with a strong plant engineering background who has progressed into leadership and management positions. You will be responsible for leading a team, maintaining high operational standards, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring all equipment is safe, compliant, and available for operational requirements.
We are looking for a motivated and forward-thinking professional who can bring new ideas, improve processes, and contribute to the ongoing success of the workshop and wider business.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and supervise a team of fitters, mechanics, and drivers, ensuring work is planned and completed efficiently.
Manage the day-to-day operations of the workshop and associated yard facilities.
Oversee the inspection, servicing, maintenance, and repair of plant machinery and fleet vehicles.
Carry out regular site visits to assess equipment condition and support operational teams.
Coordinate pre-delivery inspections and equipment return assessments.
Ensure vehicle and plant tracking systems are maintained and functioning correctly.
Work closely with manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers to resolve technical issues and arrange repairs.
Manage all statutory inspections, including LOLER and PUWER requirements, ensuring full compliance.
Provide regular updates on equipment availability, breakdowns, and repair progress.
Build strong working relationships with site management teams to support operational needs
Source parts, consumables, and external services while managing purchase orders and supplier performance.
Monitor stock levels for workshop consumables and mobile fitter vehicles.
Support decision-making around fleet replacement, upgrades, and new equipment acquisitions
Accurate records and ensure all maintenance documentation is up to date.
Promote and enforce high standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance.
Ensure the workshop and yard remain organised, clean, and efficient at all times.
Essential and Desirable Skills:
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Previous experience in a Workshop Manager, Depot Manager, or similar leadership position.
A strong background in plant maintenance, repair, and fleet operations.
Experience managing teams within a workshop or engineering environment.
An NVQ in Plant Maintenance or an equivalent engineering qualification.
A full UK driving licence.
Excellent organisational and communication skills.
A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
Sound knowledge of plant, fleet, and workshop compliance requirements.
The ability to balance operational priorities while maintaining exceptional service standards.
Benefits:
Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
Company pension scheme.
28 days' annual leave, including bank holidays.
Free on-site parking.
Ongoing training and development opportunities.
Company-provided PPE, workwear, laptop, and mobile phone.
The opportunity to play a key role within a growing and evolving operation