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 fittersPlanning workloads and responding to breakdownsOrdering parts and managing workshop stockInspecting and auditing equipmentServicing and repairing pumps, plant and dewatering equipmentDiagnosing mechanical faults using diagnostic softwareCompleting job sheets and timesheets accuratelyOccasional travel, overnight stays, weekend and night work when required
Requirements
Previous experience managing a workshop or leading a team of fittersMechanical experience within plant, pumps, heavy equipment or construction machineryAbility to diagnose and repair mechanical faults confidentlyA mechanical qualification is desirableAble to work both independently and as part of a teamWilling 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 experienceOvertime paid at time and a half after 8 hours and on SaturdaysDouble time on SundaysCompany van and fuel card after successful probationCompany iPhone after 6 months25 tax-free night-out allowancePaid accommodation when working awayCompany PPE providedMinimum 40-hour weekHoliday pay and sick payPermanent, 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….