Workshop Manager

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.