Workshop Manager

Job Description:

We’re working with a well-established plant hire business to recruit a Workshop Manager for their Corby depot. This is a key leadership role within a busy operation, overseeing the maintenance, compliance and day-to-day performance of the workshop and its team.

The salary range reflects experience, with the upper end reserved for a highly experienced candidate who can hit the ground running and take full ownership of the function.

The opportunity

You’ll be responsible for leading workshop activity, ensuring equipment is maintained to a high standard and keeping everything compliant, safe and running efficiently. This is a hands-on management role suited to someone who understands both the technical and people side of running a plant workshop.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and manage workshop staff, setting clear objectives and maintaining performance standards

• Oversee maintenance and repair of plant and equipment to meet service and safety requirements

• Ensure full compliance with health and safety, environmental and regulatory standards

• Maintain roadworthiness and service records across the fleet

• Carry out regular checks, inspections and audits of workshop practices

• Work closely with depot leadership to support operational performance and service delivery

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience managing a workshop within the plant or heavy equipment sector

• Strong background in maintenance and repair of construction plant such as excavators, rollers, dumpers, pavers or similar equipment

• Recognised engineering or plant maintenance qualification, ideally NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

• Confident people manager with the ability to lead, develop and hold a team accountable

• Strong problem solving and decision making skills

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

• Full UK driving licence

What’s on offer

• Salary £43,000 to £50,000 depending on experience

• Discretionary annual bonus

• Employer contributory pension

• Company van

• Life assurance

• Stable, long-established business with a strong presence in the UK plant hire market