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Plant Maintenance Manager

Job Posted: 8 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: SG18 8UB

Expire in: 20 days

Job Description

Fitter / Workshop Manager (Hands-On)

Location: Biggleswade 
 
Working hours: 7am-5pm - Mon - Fri 
 
Pay: Competitive rates! on PAYE. 
 
Reporting to: Maintenance Manager
 
MUST have RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK. 
 
 Role Overview

We are seeking a highly capable, hands-on Fitter / Workshop Manager to take full responsibility for the maintenance, performance and operational readiness of our plant fleet.

This is a leadership role that remains firmly tools-on. The successful candidate will be actively involved in servicing, diagnostics, fault finding and major repairs while overseeing daily workshop operations, standards and team performance.

You will drive plant reliability, maximise availability and ensure compliance, cost control and workshop discipline are maintained at all times.

The fleet includes (but is not limited to):

Excavators
 
Dumpers
 
Rollers
 
Telehandlers
 
Brokk demolition machines
 
Associated heavy plant and specialist equipment
 
 Key Responsibilities

1. Hands-On Plant Maintenance & Technical Leadership

Carry out servicing, inspections, diagnostics and repairs across the fleet.
 
Lead complex breakdown investigations and major component replacements.
 
Ensure all plant is maintained in line with manufacturer service schedules.
 
Implement preventative maintenance strategies to reduce reactive breakdowns.
 
Maintain high standards of safety, compliance and housekeeping within the workshop.
 
 2. Workshop Operations Management

Plan and allocate daily workloads aligned with operational priorities.
 
Monitor plant downtime and implement corrective actions to improve availability.
 
Maintain structure, organisation and discipline within the workshop.
 
Ensure servicing schedules are adhered to with no missed intervals.
 
 3. Team Supervision & Development

Supervise and support workshop fitters and technicians.
 
Lead by example in work ethic, technical standards and accountability.
 
Identify training requirements and coordinate product-specific upskilling.
 
Promote continuous improvement across the workshop team.

4. Job Card & Maintenance Documentation

Ensure all job cards are accurately completed and closed out.
 
Maintain detailed service and repair records for every asset.
 
Track recurring faults and escalate trends to senior management.
 
Ensure all maintenance documentation is audit-ready at all times.
 
 5. Parts & Inventory Control

Manage workshop parts inventory effectively.
 
Control ordering and stock levels to maintain cost efficiency.
 
Reduce downtime through proactive parts planning.
 
Work alongside the Maintenance Manager to control maintenance spend.
 
 Performance Measures

The role will be measured against:

Plant availability and utilisation
 
Adherence to service schedules
 
Reduction in breakdown frequency
 
Workshop productivity and efficiency
 
Accuracy and completion of job cards
 
Parts and maintenance cost control
 
Health & Safety compliance
 
Team development and technical progression
 
 Experience & Skills Required

Proven experience as a Heavy Plant Fitter
 
Strong hydraulic, electrical and mechanical diagnostic skills
 
Experience supervising or mentoring workshop staff
 
Solid knowledge of construction plant equipment
 
Strong organisational and planning capability
 
Commercial awareness and cost control mindset
 
Competent with maintenance management systems
 
 Personal Attributes

Ownership mentality treats the workshop like their own operation
 
Proactive planner no surprises on servicing or breakdowns
 
Process-driven and disciplined
 
Strong communicator
 
High standards and attention to detail
 
Resilient, accountable and solution-focused
 
 What We Expect

Full ownership of fleet reliability.
 
Leadership from the front actively involved in repairs and servicing.
 
A professional, organised and disciplined workshop.
 
Plant availability that supports operational delivery.
 
Continuous improvement in team capability and performance

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