Workshop Manager

We are working with a client to recruit a Workshop Manager to lead their growing team of Workshop Fitters. This is a hands-on engineering management role with responsibility for the internal workshop, which looks after the repair, maintenance and availability of a range of equipment, including trailers, skeletal trailers, containers and other site equipment. We re particularly interested in speaking to people from a fabrication and welding, mechanical engineering or vehicle/automotive background. You may currently be working as a Workshop Supervisor, Chargehand, Senior Technician, Fabricator, Welder, Vehicle Mechanic or Engineer and be looking for the next step into management. An HND or higher equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or Electromechanics would be advantageous, although equivalent demonstrable engineering experience will also be considered. A time-served apprenticeship would also be beneficial. Strong hands-on welding experience is important for this role. The Role You will take overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the workshop, leading and developing a growing team of technicians and ensuring workloads are planned and completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard. You will oversee repairs and planned maintenance, ensuring equipment is maintained in line with statutory requirements such as LOLER and PUWER, manufacturer recommendations and company procedures. You will work closely with the operational team to maximise equipment availability ..... full job details .....