Workshop Manager

Workshop Manager Rochester£50,000 £55,000 + About the CompanyWe 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 RoleThis 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 operationsSupporting and mentoring engineers and apprenticesActing as the technical go-to and safety net for the teamEnsuring work is completed to a high standard and in line with company processesGetting involved in diagnostics, fault finding and complex repairs when requiredMaintaining strong Health and Safety and workshop standards You ll be working closely with the Depot Manager, with mobile engineers operating externally.The EquipmentYou ll be working on a serious fleet, including: Excavators and heavy plant ( tonne)ADTsCrushers and screenersAdvanced diagnostics (OEM software and 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 ..... full job details .....