Workshop Manager

Workshop Manager

Rochester

£50,000 – £55,000 +

About the Company

We’re working with a rapidly growing plant business with one of the largest and best-equipped workshops in the South. They’ve built a strong reputation for doing things properly - investing in equipment, diagnostics and their engineers.

This is not a “sit behind a desk” management role — they need a hands-on Workshop Manager who knows their way around machinery and can lead from the front.

The Role

This is a hands-on Workshop Manager / Chargehand / Foreman position - ideal for a senior engineer ready to step up or someone already leading a team but still wanting to stay on the tools.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Overseeing day-to-day workshop operations
• Supporting and mentoring engineers and apprentices
• Acting as the technical “go-to” and safety net for the team
• Ensuring work is completed to a high standard and in line with company processes
• Getting involved in diagnostics, fault finding and complex repairs when required
• Maintaining strong Health & Safety and workshop standards

You’ll be working closely with the Depot Manager, with mobile engineers operating externally.

The Equipment

You’ll be working on a serious fleet, including:

• Excavators and heavy plant (30–60 tonne)
• ADTs
• Crushers & screeners
• Advanced diagnostics (OEM software & laptops provided)

This is proper engineering - not just swapping parts. Full diagnostics, major repairs, electrical fault finding and strip-down work.

The Candidate

• Strong background in heavy plant (OEM/dealer experience ideal)
• Experience with brands like Komatsu, Volvo Construction Equipment or similar
• Solid electrical and diagnostic capability
• Experience as a senior engineer, chargehand or workshop supervisor
• Someone who leads from the front — not a purely admin manager
• Passion for engineering and developing others
• Ability to mentor apprentices and support the wider team

The Team

• 1 x Apprentice
• 2 x Fitters
• Mobile engineers reporting into the Depot Manager

You’ll be the technical backbone of the workshop.

What’s on Offer

• £50,000 – £55,000 basic
• Overtime available (OTE £55k – £65k)
• Monday to Friday — no weekend work
• Well-equipped, modern workshop
• Growing business with long-term opportunity

If you’re a senior plant engineer who’s ready to step up, or a hands-on Workshop Manager who still enjoys being on the tools — this is a serious opportunity.

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