Workshop Manager

  • Symmetry Recruitment LTD
  • 24/02/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

  • Manage workshop and yard colleagues, providing leadership and direction.
  • Oversee fault finding and inspect machinery returning from off-hire.

  • Ensure all machinery is maintained in accordance with scheduled service requirements.

  • Supervise the repair and refurbishment of components and machinery.

  • Allocate resources effectively as jobs arise to ensure operational efficiency.

  • Review and assess recorded information relating to machinery damage.

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date service schedules.

  • Oversee yard operatives, coordinating machinery movements in and out of the yard and within the yard area.

  • Conduct monthly stock takes to ensure accuracy of inventory counts.

  • Carry out monthly Health & Safety walkarounds.

  • Ensure staff training remains current and is renewed where required.

  • Order parts and manage supplier relationships as needed.

  • Monitor cost control and minimise operational spend.

  • Ensure Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) are followed at all times.

  • Perform regular checks of records (e.g. workshop equipment calibration, inspection and testing compliance).



Qualifications & Experience

  • Management experience.

  • Relevant IPAF qualification.

  • Team supervision / leadership skills

  • Strong health and safety awareness.

  • Ideally holding IOSH Managing Safely certification.