Hands‑On Workshop Manager – HGV & Plant
Port Talbot, South Wales
Starting at £18.00 per hour (with overtime) depending on experience.
40 hours per week | Flexible hours | Time and a half overtime
Permanent, Full Time
We are looking for a hands‑on Workshop Manager to run our Port Talbot workshop.
This is a working role. You will still be on the tools but leading from the front, while managing technicians, workload and compliance standards.
The Role
- Day‑to‑day management of a busy workshop
- Hands‑on involvement in servicing, maintenance and repairs
- Lead, support and organise vehicle technicians
- Ensure all HGV servicing, maintenance and MOT standards are met
- Maintain DVSA compliance and strong safety standards
- Oversee plant and specialist equipment maintenance
- Control job flow, inspections and maintenance records
- Work closely with Operations Management and with our wider maintenance teams
- Be required to cover breakdown duties
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience as a hands‑on workshop manager, foreman or senior technician
- Strong knowledge of HGV compliance, servicing and MOT prep
- Experience working with plant and specialist equipment including agricultural
- Confident supervising people while remaining practical
- Organised, safety‑focused and standards‑driven
What We Offer
- Flexible working hours to complete 40 hours per week
- Overtime paid at time and a half
- Realistic annual earnings of £60k–£65k with overtime
- Stable role in a well‑established business
- Company van and phone provided
Become part of a company that has led the road marking industry from our inception. Shape the future with Nolan Roadmarking part of the WJ Group. Apply now!
We are a Disability Committed employer - If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application / recruitment process, please reach out to us directly at [email protected] or 01639 887862.
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
We reserve the right to close this advertisement before any stated closing date should we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage candidates to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. All applications received prior to the closing date will be considered equally, and the recruitment process will be conducted fairly and transparently.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 60 per week
Benefits:
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
