Job Description:

Workshop Manager
Location: North East
Salary: £48,646 per annum
Hours: 38 hours per week

Are you an experienced Workshop Manager / Workshop Supervisor / Senior Engineer ready to take the next step in your career?
We are recruiting for an experienced and motivated Workshop Manager to lead the engineering operation at a busy PSV / bus depot.
This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of workshop performance, lead an engineering team and have a direct impact on the safety, reliability and availability of the fleet.
 
The Role of the Workshop Manager / Lead Engineer / Senior Engineer / Workshop Supervisor
Reporting to the senior engineering management team, you will take responsibility for the effective day-to-day running of the workshop and engineering team.

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operation of the engineering workshop.
• Lead, motivate and develop the engineering team, supporting training and performance.
• Ensure the fleet is maintained to the highest standards of safety, reliability and presentation.
• Ensure compliance with DVSA, Department for Transport, statutory and company requirements.
• Monitor fleet reliability, identify repeat defects and implement improvements to increase vehicle availability.
• Take ownership of engineering issues while driving a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement.

 
What you’ll need as the Workshop Manager / Lead Engineer / Senior Engineer / Workshop Supervisor
 We're looking for an experienced engineering professional with the leadership skills to successfully manage a busy workshop.
You will ideally have:

• Recent Workshop Supervisor, Workshop Manager or Engineering Management experience.
• Experience within a PSV, PCV, HGV, bus or commercial vehicle fleet.
• A proven ability to lead, motivate and develop engineering teams.
• Strong technical, organisational and decision-making skills.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and improving fleet reliability.
• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to high standards of safety, engineering quality and customer service.

 
Essential Requirements of the Workshop Manager / Lead Engineer / Senior Engineer / Workshop Supervisor

• NVQ Level 3 in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Recent engineering supervisory or management experience.
• Experience within a PCV, PSV or HGV fleet environment.

If you're an experienced Workshop Manager, Engineering Manager, Workshop Supervisor or Senior PSV/HGV Engineer looking for your next challenge, we'd be keen to hear from you.
Apply today for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.