Job Description:

Engineering & Fleet Workshop Manager

Location: Leicester
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum (DOE)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm (flexibility required to meet operational needs)

Impact Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Engineering & Fleet Workshop Manager on behalf of one of the UK's leading recycling and waste management businesses.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and growing organisation, taking responsibility for a busy engineering and fleet maintenance operation. Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of both fleet and engineering functions while leading a multi-skilled team.

The Role:

As Engineering & Fleet Workshop Manager, you will oversee all maintenance activities across the business, ensuring compliance, operational efficiency, and high standards of service delivery. You will be responsible for leading engineering personnel, managing budgets and KPIs, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring all workshop activities are delivered safely and effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a multi-skilled engineering team, including Fleet Maintenance Coordinators, Fleet Administrators, HGV Technicians, Fixed Engineers, and Field MHE Engineers
• Ensure all maintenance activities are delivered in line with company maintenance strategies and operational requirements
• Maintain compliance with all relevant legislation and standards, including LOLER, PUWER, COSHH, Road Transport Legislation, Health & Safety regulations, ISO systems, and Service Level Agreements
• Manage and develop engineering personnel through coaching, performance reviews, training, and succession planning
• Oversee the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and ensure accurate maintenance records are maintained
• Manage engineering stock control, inventory levels, and replenishment processes
• Produce, analyse, and present departmental KPIs and performance reports
• Collaborate closely with operational and HSEQ teams to improve efficiency, safety, and performance
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and external contractors
• Monitor departmental expenditure and manage budgets effectively
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and utilise root cause analysis to reduce downtime and improve reliability
• Manage attendance, performance, conduct, and disciplinary matters where required
• Deliver daily team briefings and maintain excellent housekeeping standards across workshop areas

Requirements:

• Previous experience managing a fleet workshop, engineering department, or maintenance operation
• Qualified HGV Mechanic
• Proven experience leading multi-skilled engineering and maintenance teams
• Strong understanding of maintenance compliance, statutory inspections, and health & safety legislation
• Experience managing KPIs, budgets, and operational performance
• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and maintenance management systems
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced operational environment

Personal Attributes:

• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Proactive, driven, and results-focused approach
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
• Ability to motivate, coach, and develop high-performing teams
• Comfortable operating in a fast-moving and demanding environment

What's On Offer:

• Competitive salary of £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience
• Company laptop and mobile phone
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Employee discount and savings scheme
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to play a key leadership role within a growing and operationally critical business

If you are an experienced Engineering, Maintenance, Fleet, or Workshop Manager looking for your next challenge, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today with an up-to-date CV.

Impact Recruitment are acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client.