Plant Workshop Manager

Job Description

Summary

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