Workshop Manager

Workshop Manager - Banbury, Oxfordshire | £40,000 salary, hands-on leadership and clear progression

We're recruiting an experienced Workshop Manager to take ownership of a busy workshop operation in Banbury, Oxfordshire. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys leading from the front while remaining hands-on with diagnostics, servicing, and repairs, all within a stable and well-structured business.

Why apply / What's in it for you?

You'll benefit from clear progression and structured career mapping

You'll have access to manufacturing training and ongoing professional development

You'll receive overtime paid at 1.5x for additional hours

You'll work in a supportive, professional environment with long-term stability

Key Responsibilities:

This role combines leadership with technical involvement across a varied fleet:

Supervising and leading a team of Plant Fitters and workshop personnel

Remaining hands-on with the servicing, repair, and fault-finding of Plant Hire equipment

Scheduling and overseeing maintenance, servicing, and repair workloads

Diagnosing complex mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults

Ensuring compliance with LOLER, PUWER, and all statutory requirements

Completing final quality checks and testing before equipment returns to hire

Managing workshop stock, parts, tools, and consumables

Maintaining high HSE standards and full PPE compliance

Monitoring costs, downtime, and workshop efficiency for reporting

What we're looking for:

We're looking for a practical leader who enjoys staying close to the tools:

A strong background in servicing and repairing hire equipment

Experience supervising workshop teams and daily operations

Confidence managing compliance, safety standards, and documentation

An organised approach to workload planning, rotas, and staff development

The mindset to bridge technical work with leadership, similar to a Service Manager style role

If you're looking for your next step as a Workshop Manager in Banbury, Oxfordshire, this role offers the chance to lead, stay hands-on, and progress your career in a structured environment. Apply now to find out more.

Job Number │ (phone number removed) / INDPLANT
Location │ Banbury, Oxfordshire
Role │ Workshop Manager

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