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.
Call NEOS Engineering Recruitment
Apply now and we’ll be in touch
Salary description
£50000.00 - £55000.00 per year