Are you an experienced Plant Workshop Manager or Workshop Supervisor with strong plant maintenance knowledge and proven leadership skills A well-established engineering and plant business is looking for a proactive Plant Workshop Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of its busy workshop in Eversley.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Plant Workshop Manager to take ownership of workshop performance, lead a skilled team, and help drive improvements across maintenance, safety, and operational efficiency. The successful Plant Workshop Manager will play a key role in minimising downtime, improving preventative maintenance processes, and maintaining high workshop standards.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of mechanics and welders, allocating workloads effectively.
Support recruitment, coaching, and development of workshop staff.
Ensure servicing, repairs, and inspections are completed efficiently and safely.
Oversee preventative maintenance programmes to maximise plant availability.
Support engineers with diagnosing complex plant and mechanical faults.
Ensure all 12-month inspections are audited and signed off correctly.
Monitor damage charges, labour usage, and parts costs accurately.
Work closely with the Parts Controller to maintain effective stock levels.
Skills & Experience Required
Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Workshop Manager, Workshop Supervisor, or similar role.
Strong background within plant maintenance and repair environments.
NVQ in Plant Maintenance or equivalent qualification.
Proven people management and team leadership experience.
Good understanding of plant legislation, compliance, and HSQE standards.
Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
Experience implementing workshop systems and processes.
Experience with Syrinx plant management systems would be advantageous.
Benefits
Pension Scheme
Life assurance (4 x Salary)
Health cash plan
25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
Training & development opportunities
Salary description
£50000.00 - £60000.00 per year