Plant Workshop Manager /Supervisor at R Collard, Eversley

Plant Workshop Manager /Supervisor
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Plant Workshop Manager / Supervisor to manage the effective day‑to‑day operation of our plant workshop. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical knowledge, proven team management, excellent organisational skills, and a commitment to maintaining safe, efficient, and high‑quality workshop operations from our Eversley Plant Workshops.

You will be responsible for managing a small team, driving preventative maintenance, minimising downtime, and ensuring compliance with all health, safety, and legislative requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruit and manage a small team of mechanics and welders, providing clear instruction and effectively allocating workloads.
• Ensure the implementation of the plant management systems, including the utilisation and adoption of tablets for engineers and welders.
• Support warranty claims and ensure all servicing and repairs are completed efficiently, cost‑effectively, and in line with preventative maintenance best practice.
• Ensure all 12‑monthly inspections are carried out thoroughly, including auditing and managerial sign‑off.
• Provide strong HSQE leadership, promoting and reinforcing safe working practices to reduce risks, incidents, and injuries across the workshop.
• Minimise plant downtime by ensuring efficient repair planning, effective prioritisation, and maximised plant availability.
• Support engineers with diagnosing complex mechanical faults and developing appropriate repair solutions.
• Record and track all damage charges, including labour and parts usage.
• Organise the timely and efficient repair and maintenance of all plant equipment.
• Work closely with the Parts Controller to manage stock levels effectively and reduce repair and servicing costs.
• Provide strong HSQE leadership, promoting and reinforcing safe working practices to reduce risks, incidents, and injuries across the workshop

The Successful candidate will have:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role as Workshop Manager or Supervisor.
• Demonstrable career progression (e.g., Fitter → Supervisor/Manager).
• NVQ in Plant Maintenance or equivalent qualification.
• Strong people management, coaching, and delegation skills.
• A proactive approach with the ability to lead and implement positive change.
• Good understanding of plant legislation, industry standards, and compliance requirements.
• Experience of using Syrinx plant management system desirable.

What’s on Offer:

• A competitive salary depending upon experience
• Pension Scheme
• Life assurance (4 x Salary)
• Health cash plan
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Training & development opportunities
• Supportive team operating as part a family run business with free company social events