Workshop & Maintenance Manager - Heavy Plant & Machinery

We are looking for an experienced, mechanically qualified Workshop & Maintenance Manager to oversee workshop operations and maintenance of a diverse fleet of heavy mobile plant and machinery, supporting the steel, mining and bulk materials handling industries.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone with a strong mechanical background and an excellent understanding of preventative and corrective maintenance, machinery fault-finding and breakdown repairs. You will be responsible for ensuring equipment is maintained to a high standard, minimising downtime and improving reliability and performance.

Key responsibilities include:

Planning and overseeing preventative maintenance, servicing and inspections.

Managing corrective maintenance, breakdowns, fault diagnosis and repairs.

Providing technical support and leadership to workshop technicians.

Coordinating workloads, maintenance schedules and parts requirements.

Monitoring maintenance costs and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency.

Ensuring safe working practices and compliance with relevant regulations.

Essential requirements:

A recognised mechanical qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Plant Maintenance, Heavy Vehicle Maintenance or a related discipline.

Strong practical experience maintaining and repairing heavy plant, machinery or industrial equipment.

A thorough understanding of preventative and corrective maintenance.

Excellent mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills, including knowledge of hydraulic, electrical and engine systems.

Experience in workshop supervision, maintenance planning or team leadership.

A full UK driving licence and good IT skills.

Experience with material handlers, loading shovels, excavators and other heavy plant would be advantageous, as would knowledge of OEM diagnostic systems, oil analysis and condition monitoring.

This is a permanent, full-time position, typically Monday to Friday, with overtime opportunities. Benefits include a company pension, free parking and an on-site canteen.

If you have the mechanical expertise and maintenance experience to lead a workshop team and keep heavy machinery operating safely and efficiently, we would like to hear from you. Apply today to find out more