Plant Workshop Manager
Hemel Hempstead
Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits
Ready to take full control of a busy, high-performing service operation?
We are working with a leading plant hire business in Hemel Hempstead who are looking for a confident, hands-on Service Manager to lead from the front in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
This isn't a role for someone who wants to sit behind a desk, it's for a proactive leader who thrives on pace, takes ownership, and knows how to drive performance across a large engineering team.
You will be responsible for a fleet of circa 1,200 units and leading a team of 25 fitters, including mobile engineers, ensuring everything runs efficiently, safely, and without delay.
What you'll be doing:
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Taking full ownership of the service department and driving performance daily
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Leading, motivating, and developing a large team of fitters and engineers
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Keeping a large fleet operational, compliant, and ready to meet customer demand
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Managing servicing, breakdowns, inspections, and major repairs
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Working closely with the Workshop Supervisor to keep operations running smoothly
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Driving efficiency, reducing downtime, and identifying cost-saving opportunities
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Maintaining high standards of health & safety and compliance
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Communicating clearly with your team through briefings and toolbox talks
What we're looking for:
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A proven Service / Workshop / Engineering Manager within plant hire or similar
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A strong leader who can manage people, performance, and pressure
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Someone who thrives in a busy, fast-moving environment
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Organised, decisive, and solutions-focused
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Comfortable juggling multiple priorities without losing control of the detail
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Plant or construction equipment background highly desirable
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NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance (or equivalent) a bonus
Why this role?
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Join a well-established, growing business with a strong reputation
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Take real ownership of a large-scale operation
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Lead an experienced and capable engineering team
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Be part of a business where you can genuinely make an impact
What's on offer:
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Competitive salary (DOE)
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25 days holiday + bank holidays
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Ongoing training & development
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Subsidised gym membership
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Enhanced leave benefits
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Wellbeing support
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Regular company events
If you are a driven Service Manager who enjoys being in the thick of it and making things happen, this is the opportunity to step into a role where you can truly lead, influence, and deliver.
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.
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