Workshop Manager (Forklifts / Material Handling)Location:
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire (Applications welcome from Northampton, Bedford, Luton, Leighton Buzzard, Dunstable, Aylesbury, Towcester and surrounding areas)Salary:
£43,000 – £50,000 per annumBenefits:
Bonus Scheme | Company Vehicle | Pension | Career ProgressionHours:
Monday-Friday, DaysContract:
PermanentInteraction Technical is working with a leading materials handling business to recruit an experienced
Workshop Manager
for their Milton Keynes depot.This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on and commercially aware manager to take full responsibility for a busy engineering workshop, leading a team of skilled forklift engineers while driving productivity, quality standards, and operational performance.Whether you’re an established Workshop Manager or an experienced Engineering Supervisor ready to step up, this role offers genuine career development within a successful and growing business.
What’s in it for You?£43,000 – £50,000 basic salaryPerformance-related bonus schemeCompany vehicle or vehicle allowanceMonday-Friday days role25 days holiday plus bank holidaysCompany pension schemeOngoing management and leadership trainingLong-term progression opportunitiesSecure position with a growing organisationSupportive and experienced management team
The RoleAs Workshop Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the workshop operation, ensuring all maintenance, repair and refurbishment work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.Key ResponsibilitiesManage, motivate and develop a team of Workshop EngineersCoordinate workshop schedules and allocate workloads effectivelyEnsure all repairs, servicing and inspections are completed to agreed standardsMonitor workshop productivity, performance and KPIsSupport engineers with technical guidance and escalation issuesDrive efficiency improvements and best working practicesMaintain excellent health and safety standards throughout the workshopWork closely with the parts department to maximise workshop uptimeManage customer expectations and provide technical updates when requiredConduct performance reviews, training and development plans
About YouWe’re looking for a strong people manager with a technical engineering background and experience leading teams within a workshop or service environment.Suitable BackgroundsWorkshop ManagerEngineering SupervisorWorkshop SupervisorService SupervisorForklift Workshop ManagerPlant Workshop ManagerHGV Workshop ManagerFleet Maintenance SupervisorEngineering Team LeaderDepot ManagerOperations SupervisorCommercial Vehicle Workshop ManagerEssential RequirementsPrevious experience managing engineers within a workshop environmentStrong leadership and organisational skillsExperience within forklifts, plant, material handling, agricultural machinery, commercial vehicles or similar industriesKnowledge of workshop planning and performance managementExcellent communication and problem-solving abilitiesCommercial awareness and KPI management experienceFull UK Driving Licence
Why Apply?This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market-leading materials handling business that genuinely invests in its people. You’ll have the autonomy to run a successful workshop, develop your team, and play a key role in the continued growth of the operation.Apply TodayReegan Turney07969 154727
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