Plant Workshop Manager

Job Title: Plant Workshop Manager

Location: Weston-super-Mare

Job Type: Permanent



Overview:



Unify are thrilled to be supporting a well-established plant hire company in their search for an experienced Plant Workshop Manager to take responsibility for several workshop sites in the South West.



In this role you will lead a team of workshop supervisors, plant fitters and support staff to ensure the efficient repair, maintenance and readiness of a large plus varied fleet of plant equipment.



What do I need?



* Experience managing plant or heavy equipment workshops (multi-site ).



* Strong technical knowledge of plant machinery



* Excellent leadership and people management skills.



* A solid understanding of health and safety practices and legislation.



* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and workshop systems.



* A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites.



Key Responsibilities:



Workshop Management



* Oversee the daily operations of multiple plant workshops.



* Ensure all equipment is maintained, repaired, and ready for hire on time.



* Standardise procedures across all sites to ensure consistent quality.



* Work closely with internal teams to coordinate workshop output with customer delivery schedules.



Technical Oversight



* Lead diagnostics, inspections and repairs for all plant machinery.



* Maintain records of all safety checks, servicing and certifications.



* Manage parts stock to avoid delays and unnecessary surplus.



Cost Control



* Monitor workshop budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.



* Ensure chargeable damage is correctly reported and processed.



Customer Service & Collaboration



* Act as the main point of contact for any workshop-related service issues.



* Work closely with sales, hire desk and customer support teams to ensure high service standards



​​​​​​​Team Leadership



* Support and develop your team with training and clear performance goals.



* Carry out performance reviews and plan for ongoing development.



* Encourage a strong safety culture and continuous improvement mindset.



Performance Monitoring



* Track workshop KPIs, such as repair times and plant availability.



* Identify ways to improve workshop efficiency and fleet reliability.



Desirable:



* IOSH or NEBOSH certification



* Experience using Syrinx or similar systems