Workshop Manager

About the role

We are looking for a hands-on Workshop Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our busy Hire depot in Heanor. As a key operational hub supporting major utility contracts, this role is critical to ensuring equipment is maintained, prepared, and delivered in line with strict SLAs. You'll take ownership of workshop performance, team leadership, and health & safety, ensuring the highest standards are consistently met.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the workshop and yard, ensuring high standards of housekeeping, health, safety, and environmental compliance
• Manage and coordinate scheduled maintenance of all hire assets, including generators, tanks, cables, and test equipment
• Ensure the Protean system is accurately maintained in real time, tracking equipment locations and maintenance records
• Allocate and manage daily workloads for workshop engineers to maximise efficiency and productivity
• Complete and oversee pre-delivery inspections before equipment is released to customers
• Control and monitor breakdowns and working time, working closely with the Hire Service Delivery Manager
• Authorise and manage overtime in line with operational needs
• Collaborate with Sales Managers to ensure all orders can be fulfilled, escalating risks where required
• Manage the allocation of assets for hire, ensuring readiness and availability
• Capture and track damage, loss, and equipment returns
• Conduct competency checks and performance management for workshop staff
• Support team development, including technical training and soft skills progression
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across workshop processes
• Liaise with stores to ensure availability of parts and materials
• Conduct quality control checks to maintain high standards and protect brand reputation
• Ensure full compliance with processes and procedures, raising NCRs where required
• Promote a strong safety-first culture
• Ensure repairs are completed within 48 hours, escalating where necessary
• Provide technical support and expertise to resolve issues quickly and effectively
• Maintain and uphold Rehlko standards within your area
• The Person
• Proven experience in a workshop, plant hire, generator, or engineering environment
• Previous man-management or supervisory experience
• Strong understanding of health & safety and workshop compliance
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, SLA-driven environment
• Excellent organisation, planning, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management ability
• Hands-on, proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement
• What We Can Offer You
• Competitive hourly rates (depending on experience).
• Overtime after 40 hours
• 36 days holiday (including bank holidays).
• Training and upskilling opportunities.
• Private healthcare.
• Death in service benefit.
• Excellent long-term progression opportunities.
• Access to our outstanding Employee Assistance Programme
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Benefits

Additional Information

Why Work at Rehlko Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life. Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource - energy - that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape, and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today's world demands. Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. At Rehlko, you have the freedom to identify, create, and deliver solutions - large and small - that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter. At Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization's success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone's responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future!

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