Workshop Manager – Banbury, Oxfordshire | £40,000 salary, hands-on leadership and clear progression

We’re recruiting an experienced Workshop Manager to take ownership of a busy workshop operation in Banbury, Oxfordshire. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys leading from the front while remaining hands-on with diagnostics, servicing, and repairs, all within a stable and well-structured business.

Why apply / What’s in it for you?

• You’ll benefit from clear progression and structured career mapping

• You’ll have access to manufacturing training and ongoing professional development

• You’ll receive overtime paid at 1.5x for additional hours

• You’ll work in a supportive, professional environment with long-term stability

Key Responsibilities:

This role combines leadership with technical involvement across a varied fleet:

• Supervising and leading a team of Plant Fitters and workshop personnel

• Remaining hands-on with the servicing, repair, and fault-finding of Plant Hire equipment

• Scheduling and overseeing maintenance, servicing, and repair workloads

• Diagnosing complex mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults

• Ensuring compliance with LOLER, PUWER, and all statutory requirements

• Completing final quality checks and testing before equipment returns to hire

• Managing workshop stock, parts, tools, and consumables

• Maintaining high HSE standards and full PPE compliance

• Monitoring costs, downtime, and workshop efficiency for reporting

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for a practical leader who enjoys staying close to the tools:

• A strong background in servicing and repairing hire equipment

• Experience supervising workshop teams and daily operations

• Confidence managing compliance, safety standards, and documentation

• An organised approach to workload planning, rotas, and staff development

• The mindset to bridge technical work with leadership, similar to a Service Manager style role

If you’re looking for your next step as a Workshop Manager in Banbury, Oxfordshire, this role offers the chance to lead, stay hands-on, and progress your career in a structured environment. Apply now to find out more.

Job Number │ 934567 / INDPLANT
Location │ Banbury, Oxfordshire
Role │ Workshop Manager

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