Plant Workshop Manager /Supervisor
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Plant Workshop Manager / Supervisor to manage the effective day‑to‑day operation of our plant workshop. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical knowledge, proven team management, excellent organisational skills, and a commitment to maintaining safe, efficient, and high‑quality workshop operations from our Eversley Plant Workshops.
You will be responsible for managing a small team, driving preventative maintenance, minimising downtime, and ensuring compliance with all health, safety, and legislative requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
* Recruit and manage a small team of mechanics and welders, providing clear instruction and effectively allocating workloads.
* Ensure the implementation of the plant management systems, including the utilisation and adoption of tablets for engineers and welders.
* Support warranty claims and ensure all servicing and repairs are completed efficiently, cost‑effectively, and in line with preventative maintenance best practice.
* Ensure all 12‑monthly inspections are carried out thoroughly, including auditing and managerial sign‑off.
* Provide strong HSQE leadership, promoting and reinforcing safe working practices to reduce risks, incidents, and injuries across the workshop.
* Minimise plant downtime by ensuring efficient repair planning, effective prioritisation, and maximised plant availability.
* Support engineers with diagnosing complex mechanical faults and developing appropriate repair solutions.
* Record and track all damage charges, including labour and parts usage.
* Organise the timely and efficient repair and maintenance of all plant equipment.
* Work closely with the Parts Controller to manage stock levels effectively and reduce repair and servicing costs.
* Provide strong HSQE leadership, promoting and reinforcing safe working practices to reduce risks, incidents, and injuries across the workshop
The Successful candidate will have:
* Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role as Workshop Manager or Supervisor.
* Demonstrable career progression (e.g., Fitter → Supervisor/Manager).
* NVQ in Plant Maintenance or equivalent qualification.
* Strong people management, coaching, and delegation skills.
* A proactive approach with the ability to lead and implement positive change.
* Good understanding of plant legislation, industry standards, and compliance requirements.
* Experience of using Syrinx plant management system desirable.
What’s on Offer:
* A competitive salary depending upon experience
* Pension Scheme
* Life assurance (4 x Salary)
* Health cash plan
* 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
* Training & development opportunities
* Supportive team operating as part a family run business with free company social events