Workshop Manager

Overview

Workshop Manager - Engineering Centre

Salary £39,862 – £42,839 plus annual retention allowance of £3,063 and £347.11 per month call out allowance

Hours
: 35 hours per week

Location
:
Engineering Centre, Vesty Road, Bootle, Merseyside

We are looking to recruit an experienced Workshop Manager to manage our busy Transport Workshop. The role entails overall responsibility for the operation of the Workshop facility.

Key duties include authorised repairs, servicing and modification tasks. Other duties include advising in relation to the safe stowage of vehicles, setting service schedules, and ensuring all vehicles are repaired in accordance with current legislation and operating procedures.

There is also a requirement to manage the maintenance of all vehicle records and documentation, undertake investigations on health and safety matters, and liaise with manufacturers and suppliers regarding lead times for spare parts.

Skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to use initiative, meet and set agreed timescales, and good ICT skills are essential.

Flexibility There is an expectation that the post-holder will work flexibly to meet operational requirements, and there is a requirement to be part of a 24-hour call-out rota.

What can we offer you?

• 23 days’ holiday, rising to 28 days after 5 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays and 2 additional Extra Statutory days
• Contributory pension by both the employee and MFRS
• Excellent Occupational Health services and Employee Assistance Programme

Closing date
:
Midnight, Sunday 21st June 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

Interview
: TBC

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) is at the forefront of public safety and emergency response, serving the communities of Merseyside with dedication and professionalism. Our mission is to protect, prevent, and respond—ensuring the safety and well-being of the public, both in times of crisis and through proactive community engagement.

With a proud history and a strong sense of purpose, we operate across a diverse region that includes urban centers, industrial hubs, and rural areas. Our highly skilled and committed teams work to provide fire and rescue services, enforce fire safety regulations, and deliver prevention and education programs.

Pension considerations

Annual Allowance Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether applying/accepting this position would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a tax charge. Further information can be obtained from the Pensions team, or the Pension Administrator website (Local Pensions Partnership Administration Ltd – website – , Annual Allowance Information – Annual Allowance).

Lifetime Allowance Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether applying/accepting this position would result in any Lifetime Allowance implications. A breach in the Lifetime Allowance threshold could result in a tax charge. Further information can be obtained from our Pensions team, or the Pension Administrator website (Local Pensions Partnership Administration Ltd – website – , Lifetime Allowance Information – Lifetime Allowance).

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People; all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

Safeguarding

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People; all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.