Workshop Manager

Workshop Manager
Kettering
Hours - Monday to Friday (Apply online only)
Salary - to £55k

A well-established and growing transport operation is seeking an experienced and hands-on Workshop Manager to lead and manage a busy commercial vehicle workshop based in Kettering.

This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring the efficient maintenance, compliance, and performance of an HGV fleet operation. The successful candidate will oversee workshop operations, manage technicians, drive operational efficiency, and ensure the highest standards of safety and compliance are consistently maintained.

This opportunity would suit an experienced Workshop Manager, Fleet Engineering Manager, or Senior HGV Supervisor looking to join a stable and fast-paced logistics environment where they can make a genuine operational impact.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the commercial vehicle workshop.
Oversee servicing, diagnostics, repairs, maintenance, and inspections across the HGV fleet.
Manage and support workshop technicians to ensure productivity, quality, and performance targets are achieved.
Ensure all maintenance activities comply with DVSA regulations and fleet compliance standards.
Coordinate workshop schedules and maintenance planning to maximise vehicle uptime.
Monitor labour utilisation, workshop costs, parts usage, and supplier expenditure.
Maintain accurate service records, compliance documentation, and workshop reporting systems.
Support reactive maintenance and breakdown management when required.
Drive continuous improvement across workshop operations, safety standards, and efficiency.
Work closely with transport and operations teams to support smooth day-to-day fleet operations.
Ensure workshop equipment and working environments meet health & safety standards.
Coach, support, and develop workshop staff and technicians.Candidate Requirements:

Proven experience as a Workshop Manager, Fleet Engineering Manager, Senior HGV Supervisor, or similar role.
Strong HGV mechanical and engineering knowledge.
Experience managing commercial vehicle maintenance operations within transport or logistics environments.
Good understanding of DVSA regulations and fleet compliance requirements.
Proven ability to lead and manage workshop teams effectively.
Strong organisational, planning, and prioritisation skills.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making ability.
Commercial awareness with experience controlling operational costs.
Strong IT skills and experience using workshop management systems.
Ability to perform effectively within a fast-paced operational environment.If interested, please apply here for immediate consideration