Workshop Manager (Forklifts / Material Handling)

Workshop Manager (Forklifts / Material Handling)

Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire (Applications welcome from Northampton, Bedford, Luton, Leighton Buzzard, Dunstable, Aylesbury, Towcester and surrounding areas)

Salary: £43,(Apply online only) - £50,(Apply online only) per annum

Benefits: Bonus Scheme | Company Vehicle | Pension | Career Progression

Hours: Monday-Friday, Days

Contract: Permanent

Interaction Technical is working with a leading materials handling business to recruit an experienced Workshop Manager for their Milton Keynes depot.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on and commercially aware manager to take full responsibility for a busy engineering workshop, leading a team of skilled forklift engineers while driving productivity, quality standards, and operational performance.

Whether you're an established Workshop Manager or an experienced Engineering Supervisor ready to step up, this role offers genuine career development within a successful and growing business.

What's in it for You?

£43,(Apply online only) - £50,(Apply online only) basic salary
Performance-related bonus scheme
Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
Monday-Friday days role
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Ongoing management and leadership training
Long-term progression opportunities
Secure position with a growing organisation
Supportive and experienced management team

The Role

As Workshop Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the workshop operation, ensuring all maintenance, repair and refurbishment work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

Manage, motivate and develop a team of Workshop Engineers
Coordinate workshop schedules and allocate workloads effectively
Ensure all repairs, servicing and inspections are completed to agreed standards
Monitor workshop productivity, performance and KPIs
Support engineers with technical guidance and escalation issues
Drive efficiency improvements and best working practices
Maintain excellent health and safety standards throughout the workshop
Work closely with the parts department to maximise workshop uptime
Manage customer expectations and provide technical updates when required
Conduct performance reviews, training and development plans

About You

We're looking for a strong people manager with a technical engineering background and experience leading teams within a workshop or service environment.

Suitable Backgrounds

Workshop Manager
Engineering Supervisor
Workshop Supervisor
Service Supervisor
Forklift Workshop Manager
Plant Workshop Manager
HGV Workshop Manager
Fleet Maintenance Supervisor
Engineering Team Leader
Depot Manager
Operations Supervisor
Commercial Vehicle Workshop Manager
Essential Requirements

Previous experience managing engineers within a workshop environment
Strong leadership and organisational skills
Experience within forklifts, plant, material handling, agricultural machinery, commercial vehicles or similar industries
Knowledge of workshop planning and performance management
Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
Commercial awareness and KPI management experience
Full UK Driving Licence

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market-leading materials handling business that genuinely invests in its people. You'll have the autonomy to run a successful workshop, develop your team, and play a key role in the continued growth of the operation.

Apply Today

Reegan Turney
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