Workshop Manager; plant

Position: Workshop Manager (plant)
Mechanical Workshop Manager / Mobile Plant Fitter

Location:

South Derbyshire

Salary: £38,000 - £45,000 per year (depending on experience) + Overtime + Company Van

We are recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Workshop Manager with a background in pump fitting, plant fitting or heavy mechanical maintenance to join a growing team supporting civil engineering and construction projects across the UK.

The Role

You will be responsible for managing a busy workshop while also carrying out the maintenance and repair of specialist dewatering and construction equipment.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing a team of workshop fitters
Planning workloads and responding to breakdowns
Ordering parts and managing workshop stock
Inspecting and auditing equipment
Servicing and repairing pumps, plant and dewatering equipment
Diagnosing mechanical faults using diagnostic software
Completing job sheets and timesheets accurately
Occasional travel, overnight stays, weekend and night work when required

Requirements

Previous experience managing a workshop or leading a team of fitters
Mechanical experience within plant, pumps, heavy equipment or construction machinery
Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical faults confidently
A mechanical qualification is desirable
Able to work both independently and as part of a team
Willing to undergo random drug and alcohol testing as part of a zero-tolerance policy

What's on offer

Salary of £38,000 - £45,000 depending on experience
Overtime paid at time and a half after 8 hours and on Saturdays
Double time on Sundays
Company van and fuel card after successful probation
Company iPhone after 6 months
£25 tax-free night-out allowance
Paid accommodation when working away
Company PPE provided
Minimum 40-hour week
Holiday pay and sick pay
Permanent, full-time position

If you're an experienced mechanical fitter or workshop manager looking for a long-term opportunity with excellent overtime and benefits, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today with your CV