Workshop Manager

Location: Skelmersdale
Role type: Site based

A well-established material handling company supplying and supporting forklift trucks and warehouse equipment to a wide range of customers is looking to recruit an experienced Workshop Manager to join its team.

The role is site based at a brand-new depot in Skelmersdale, and is a hands-on management position involving maintenance, repair and the rebuild of material handling equipment.

As the Workshop Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Servicing, maintaining and repairing a range of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment
• Working on a variety of equipment including electric, LPG and diesel counterbalance, pallet, and reach trucks
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs efficiently and safely
• Completing planned maintenance, inspections and breakdowns
• Leading workshop operations, working closely with higher management
• Manage both your own workload and other site-based engineers whilst maintaining high standards of workmanship and safety
• Representing the company professionally at all times

• Strong, hands-on experience working with forklift trucks
• Mechanical engineering background
• Good fault-finding and diagnostic skills

• Experience with Still or Linde equipment
• LOLER Certification
• Multi-skilled mechanical/electrical/hydraulics

• Ongoing training and support is provided
• Manufacturer or product training available to develop skills across a wider range of equipment

• £36,000 – £40,000 per annum
• Phone and laptop provided
• Pension scheme
• Death in service benefit
• Overtime available and paid at time and a half or double time

• Monday to Friday
• 7:30am – 4:30pm

• You are required to supply your own basic tools
• All personal tools are fully insured by the company