Workshop Manager

Kevin Edward ConsultancyBurton-on-Trentreedpublished 09/22/2026
Must-have:Mobile

As part of our continued expansion, we are recruiting for an experienced Workshop manager/mobile plant fitter to join the team. As part of this role, you should be confident in being able to fulfil the below criteria:

  • Running a busy workshop, managing a team of fitters, ordering stock, sorting workloads, breakdowns etc etc.
  • Inspection and auditing of equipment
  • Maintenance of a variety of construction/dewatering machinery, including pumps, and to replace components where needed.
  • Familiarity with diagnostic software, and an ability to diagnose faults with confidence
  • To be able to complete accurate timesheets in a punctual manner
  • Flexibility to work away from home, night shifts and weekend shifts as and when required.
  • Pass randomly administered drug tests
  • To be able to work as part of a team as well as alone unaided

Experience and Certifications

Some mechanical based qualification

As part of this role, we also offer the following benefits:

  • Pay starts at £18.50 p/hr £38K and goes up depending on experience upto £45k
  • All PPE is supplied as standard and in line with government regulations.
  • Successful applicants will be on the books for 40hrs a week minimum, with an additional holiday and sick pay allowance.
  • A company van and fuel card is supplied after 6 weeks of employment, alongside a company iPhone after 6 months.
  • Time and a half is offered after 8 hours of work and on Saturdays. Double time is offered on Sundays.
  • A £25 ‘night out’ allowance tax free, with all accommodation paid for where applicable.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £18.50-£22.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company car

Application question(s):

We operate a no tolerance policy in regards to drugs. Would you be happy to undergo a drug test when you arrive on-site?

Experience:

Mechanical knowledge: 2 years (required)