Workshop Manager

Job description

Lead. Drive performance. Keep our fleet moving. We’re looking for a hands-on Workshop Manager to lead a team of skilled Workshop and Field Service mechanics and drive performance, safety, and service excellence every day. About the role: As Workshop Manager, you’ll take ownership of a major workshop operation — leading people, planning workloads, and ensuring our fleet is maintained to the highest standards. Working closely with the Branch Manager, you’ll align workshop priorities to customer demand and play a key role in delivering reliable, high-quality equipment. What you’ll do: - Lead and coach a team of mechanics, and contractors to deliver safe, efficient outcomes - Plan and prioritise maintenance, servicing, and repairs to maximise fleet availability - Drive a strong safety-first culture across all workshop activities - Manage workshop performance, including costs, utilisation, and equipment uptime - Coordinate field service, breakdown response, and external repairs - Ensure all equipment meets Coates’ quality standards What you’ll bring: - Proven leadership experience in a workshop or operational environment - Mechanical trade qualification (Fitter/Mechanic or equivalent) -...