We are looking for an experienced, mechanically qualified Workshop & Maintenance Manager to oversee workshop operations and maintenance of a diverse fleet of heavy mobile plant and machinery, supporting the steel, mining and bulk materials handling industries.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone with a strong mechanical background and an excellent understanding of preventative and corrective maintenance, machinery fault-finding and breakdown repairs. You will be responsible for ensuring equipment is maintained to a high standard, minimising downtime and improving reliability and performance.
This is a permanent, full-time position, typically Monday to Friday, with overtime opportunities.
Benefits include a company pension, free parking and an on-site canteen.
If you have the mechanical expertise and maintenance experience to lead a workshop team and keep heavy machinery operating safely and efficiently, we would like to hear from you.
Key responsibilities include:
- Planning and overseeing preventative maintenance, servicing and inspections.
- Managing corrective maintenance, breakdowns, fault diagnosis and repairs.
- Providing technical support and leadership to workshop technicians.
- Coordinating workloads, maintenance schedules and parts requirements.
- Monitoring maintenance costs and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency.
- Ensuring safe working practices and compliance with relevant regulations.
Essential requirements:
- A recognised mechanical qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Plant Maintenance, Heavy Vehicle Maintenance or a related discipline.
- Strong practical experience maintaining and repairing heavy plant, machinery or industrial equipment.
- A thorough understanding of preventative and corrective maintenance.
- Excellent mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills, including knowledge of hydraulic, electrical and engine systems.
- Experience in workshop supervision, maintenance planning or team leadership.
- A full UK driving licence and good IT skills.
- Experience with material handlers, loading shovels, excavators and other heavy plant would be advantageous, as would knowledge of OEM diagnostic systems, oil analysis and condition monitoring.
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