Workshop Manager
Location: Rochester
Basic salary: £50,000 - £55,000; Overtime available (OTE £55k - £65k)
About the Company
We're working with a rapidly growing plant business with one of the largest and best‑equipped workshops in the South. They've built a strong reputation for doing things properly – investing in equipment, diagnostics and their engineers.
The Role
This is a hands‑on Workshop Manager / Chargehand / Foreman position – ideal for a senior engineer ready to step up or someone already leading a team but still wanting to stay on the tools.
Responsibilities
- Oversee day‑to‑day workshop operations
- Support and mentor engineers and apprentices
- Act as the technical "go‑to" and safety net for the team
- Ensure work is completed to a high standard and in line with company processes
- Get involved in diagnostics, fault‑finding and complex repairs when required
- Maintain strong Health & Safety and workshop standards
- Work closely with the Depot Manager, with mobile engineers operating externally
The Equipment
You’ll be working on a serious fleet, including:
- Excavators and heavy plant (30‑60 tonne)
- ADTs
- Crushers & screeners
- Advanced diagnostics (OEM software & laptops provided)
This is proper engineering – not just swapping parts. Full diagnostics, major repairs, electrical fault finding and strip‑down work.
The Candidate
- Strong background in heavy plant (OEM/dealer experience ideal)
- Experience with brands like Komatsu, Volvo Construction Equipment or similar
- Solid electrical and diagnostic capability
- Experience as a senior engineer, chargehand or workshop supervisor
- Someone who leads from the front – not a purely admin manager
- Passion for engineering and developing others
- Ability to mentor apprentices and support the wider team
The Team
- 1 x Apprentice
- 2 x Fitters
- Mobile engineers reporting into the Depot Manager
You’ll be the technical backbone of the workshop.
Benefits
- Well‑equipped, modern workshop
- Growing business with long‑term opportunity
- Monday to Friday – no weekend work
If you're a senior plant engineer who is ready to step up, or a hands‑on Workshop Manager who still enjoys being on the tools, this is a serious opportunity.
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