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Workshop Manager Rochester 50,000 55,000 + About the Company We're working with a rapidly growing plant business with one of the largest and best-equipped workshops in the South. They've built a strong reputation for doing things properly - investing in equipment, diagnostics and their engineers. This is not a sit behind a desk management role they need a hands-on Workshop Manager who knows their way around machinery and can lead from the front. The Role This is a hands-on Workshop Manager / Chargehand / Foreman position - ideal for a senior engineer ready to step up or someone already leading a team but still wanting to stay on the tools. You'll be responsible for: Overseeing day-to-day workshop operations Supporting and mentoring engineers and apprentices Acting as the technical go-to and safety net for the team Ensuring work is completed to a high standard and in line with company processes Getting involved in diagnostics, fault finding and complex repairs when required Maintaining strong Health & Safety and workshop standards You'll be working closely with the Depot Manager, with mobile engineers operating externally. The Equipment You'll be working on a serious fleet, including: Excavators and heavy plant (3060 tonne) ADTs Crushers 'screeners Advanced diagnostics (OEM software & laptops provided) This is proper engineering - not just swapping parts. Full diagnostics, major repairs, electrical fault finding and strip-down work. The Candidate Strong background in heavy plant (OEM/dealer experience ideal) Experience with brands like Komatsu, Volvo Construction Equipment or similar Solid electrical and diagnostic capability Experience as a senior engineer, chargehand or workshop supervisor Someone who leads from the front not a purely admin manager Passion for engineering and developing others Ability to mentor apprentices and support the wider team The Team 1 x Apprentice 2 x Fitters Mobile engineers reporting into the Depot Manager You'll be the technical backbone of the workshop. What's on Offer 50,000 55,000 basic Overtime available (OTE 55k 65k) Monday to Friday no weekend work Well-equipped, modern workshop Growing business with long-term opportunity If you're a senior plant engineer who's ready to step up, or a hands-on Workshop Manager who still enjoys being on the tools this is a serious opportunity. Call NEOS Engineering Recruitment Apply now and we'll be in touch TPBN1_UKTJ