Engineering Manager / Workshop manager at Consult2Recruit
Wincanton, England, United Kingdom -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Sep, 25

Salary

55000.0

Posted On

28 Jun, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Good communication skills

Industry

Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Description

Job Title: Engineering Manager
Location: Wincanton, Somerset (Multi-site role – company car provided)
Hours: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW

We are proud to be working in partnership with a respected, family-run bus and coach operator based in Wincanton. This well-established business is known for its reliability, strong local roots, and supportive work environment.
They are now seeking an experienced Engineering Manager with a mechanical background, ideally from the HGV, PCV, or similar transport sectors. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to step into a key leadership role within a stable and growing company.

Responsibilities

THE ROLE

As Engineering Manager, you will oversee engineering operations across multiple depots, ensuring vehicle reliability, compliance, and high standards of safety. A company car is provided for travel between sites.
You’ll manage a team of engineers and technicians, take ownership of workshop performance, and be accountable for maintaining strong MOT first-time pass rates and full compliance with DVSA standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

  • Leading and coordinating maintenance and repair work across several depot sites
  • Managing daily workshop operations, including team leadership and performance oversight
  • Ensuring vehicle inspections, servicing, and compliance tasks are carried out efficiently
  • Monitoring and driving strong MOT pass rates across the fleet
  • Developing preventative maintenance schedules to minimise downtime
  • Providing technical support and hands-on mechanical assistance where needed
  • Maintaining accurate service and compliance records
  • Supporting recruitment, training, and development of engineering staff
  • Managing stock, parts procurement, and supplier relationships
  • Liaising with operations to ensure vehicle availability aligns with scheduling needs
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