Workshop Manager
CV-LibraryLudlow, ShropshirepermanentPosted: 20 March 2026
Apply NowWe’re working with a well-established plant hire business to recruit a Workshop Manager for their Ludlow depot. This is a key leadership role within a busy operation, overseeing the maintenance, compliance and day-to-day performance of the workshop and its team.
The salary range reflects experience, with the upper end reserved for a highly experienced candidate who can hit the ground running and take full ownership of the function.
The opportunity
You’ll be responsible for leading workshop activity, ensuring equipment is maintained to a high standard and keeping everything compliant, safe and running efficiently. This is a hands-on management role suited to someone who understands both the technical and people side of running a plant workshop.
Key responsibilities
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Lead, motivate and manage workshop staff, setting clear objectives and maintaining performance standards
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Oversee maintenance and repair of plant and equipment to meet service and safety requirements
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Ensure full compliance with health and safety, environmental and regulatory standards
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Maintain roadworthiness and service records across the fleet
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Carry out regular checks, inspections and audits of workshop practices
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Work closely with depot leadership to support operational performance and service delivery
What we’re looking for
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Proven experience managing a workshop within the plant or heavy equipment sector
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Strong background in maintenance and repair of construction plant such as excavators, rollers, dumpers, pavers or similar equipment
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Recognised engineering or plant maintenance qualification, ideally NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
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Confident people manager with the ability to lead, develop and hold a team accountable
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Strong problem solving and decision making skills
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Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
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Full UK driving licence
What’s on offer
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Salary £43,000 to £50,000 depending on experience
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Discretionary annual bonus
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Employer contributory pension
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Company van
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Life assurance
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Stable, long-established business with a strong presence in the UK plant hire market
The salary range reflects experience, with the upper end reserved for a highly experienced candidate who can hit the ground running and take full ownership of the function.
The opportunity
You’ll be responsible for leading workshop activity, ensuring equipment is maintained to a high standard and keeping everything compliant, safe and running efficiently. This is a hands-on management role suited to someone who understands both the technical and people side of running a plant workshop.
Key responsibilities
*
Lead, motivate and manage workshop staff, setting clear objectives and maintaining performance standards
*
Oversee maintenance and repair of plant and equipment to meet service and safety requirements
*
Ensure full compliance with health and safety, environmental and regulatory standards
*
Maintain roadworthiness and service records across the fleet
*
Carry out regular checks, inspections and audits of workshop practices
*
Work closely with depot leadership to support operational performance and service delivery
What we’re looking for
*
Proven experience managing a workshop within the plant or heavy equipment sector
*
Strong background in maintenance and repair of construction plant such as excavators, rollers, dumpers, pavers or similar equipment
*
Recognised engineering or plant maintenance qualification, ideally NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
*
Confident people manager with the ability to lead, develop and hold a team accountable
*
Strong problem solving and decision making skills
*
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
*
Full UK driving licence
What’s on offer
*
Salary £43,000 to £50,000 depending on experience
*
Discretionary annual bonus
*
Employer contributory pension
*
Company van
*
Life assurance
*
Stable, long-established business with a strong presence in the UK plant hire market