Workshop Manager

Prevent Group; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

About The Role

Are you ready for your next career move to a Company that really values your contribution and can offer you award-winning training opportunities? Then come and join our friendly Sunbelt Rentals team.

We now have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Workshop Manager to run our busy Workshop and team of Fitters, ensuring that all targets are achieved and customers are satisfied with the service.

In this busy and varied role you will be responsible for managing performance and driving productivity, ensuring that the team are motivated to succeed in a safe working environment.

As Workshop Manager, you'll ensure that equipment is available and we keep our assets moving to maximise revenue and customer satisfaction. This will involve close liaison internally, with the Hire Desk and externally, with our customers and spares suppliers, so naturally you will be a great communicator and collaborator.

What can we offer you in return? You’ll be joining a highly successful FTSE100 company, the UK’s largest equipment rental provider. We provide an industry leading flexible rewards package including generous holiday allowance (with the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave), life assurance, retail discount scheme, employee recognition awards and a great Company pension scheme.

About You

If you join the team we'll provide you with everything you need and ensure you are equipped for success. We'll talk to you about your training and personal development needs and what you’d like to do to further your career and support your future aspirations.

Role

To be considered for the Workshop Manager role, we’re looking for someone who has the drive and motivation to succeed and share in the success of the Depot/business, along with:

1. Experience of managing a team of employees in a workshop environment
2. Previous engineering experience and related knowledge e.g. electronics, mechanics and/or hydraulic systems
3. Ideally you will have experience in Plant Maintenance
4. Experience of maintaining relevant equipment in a workshop environment
5. Good planning and organising skills with a methodical approach
6. An inquisitive mind and good problem solving abilities
7. A customer-focused approach
8. Excellent communication skills
9. Computer literacy/IT skills

About Us

Sunbelt Rentals is the leader in equipment rentals in the UK, Ireland, US and Canada - as well as specialist operations in Europe. We provide a range of solutions to every market and sector, including construction, industrial, energy, infrastructure, government and events. Our teams make the impossible possible and the unthinkable doable. Turning what if into what is.

Our people are at the heart of our values and they’re our greatest asset. We rely on you to look after our customers so in return, we take good care of you. We recognise the value and uniqueness of our team-mates and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive Sunbelt Rentals, providing equality of opportunity and a culture of fairness and respect.

Your health, safety and wellbeing is really important to us. We're raising awareness and providing support through initiatives such as our mental health awareness campaign and first-aider programme. You'll also be able to access a 24-7 employee assistance helpline, counselling services and financial wellbeing support.