Workshop Manager - Earthmoving - Allstaff Recruitment : Job Details

We have an exciting opportunity for a Workshop Managerbased in Biggleswade for one of our clients on a full-time permanent basis. Our client is a large, growing and reputable manufacturer and supplier of construction equipment on a national and international scale.

Responsibilities of theWorkshop Manager

• Be operationally responsible for earthmoving workshop departments (including the welding bay and mobile welders)
• Manage and achieve highest quality (technical and time wise) of any repair work, pre-delivery inspections and modifications to equipment.
• Increase the revenue to achieve annual targets for revenue work.
• Deliver Earth Moving Technical After Sales profitability by regular review of profit and loss, identifying areas of improvement.
• Liaise with customers (external and internal) during and following repairs to achieve a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Manage the general housekeeping of the workshop areas.
• Set individual objectives and targets within the appraisal system for all direct reports.
• Provide technical advice and support for the workshop departments.
• Hold regular meetings with the workshop department team leaders & supervisors to discuss operational matters; e.g. workload, priorities of jobs.
• Assist with the running & improvement of the apprenticeship scheme.

Requirements for a successfulWorkshop Manager

• NVQ Level 3 in a related industry.
• Workshop Manager experience.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a pressurised environment.

What our Client offers

• Competitive salary
• Attractive company pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Training and development

Summary of theWorkshop Manager role

Salary: £53,500 - £59,250Location: BiggleswadeType of Contract: PermanentHours: 40 hours

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**Thank you for your interest in the Workshop Manager role. One of our qualified Recruitment Specialists will now review your application. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is with regret that we are unable to respond to all candidates directly. However, if you do not hear from us within seven days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion.**