Workshop Manager - HGV & Plant

Pay: From £18.00 per hour

Job Description:

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
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We are a Disability Committed employer - If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application / recruitment process, please reach out to us directly at View email address on findajob.dwp.gov.uk or View phone number on findajob.dwp.gov.uk.

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.

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