Workshop Manager – Glasgow
Job information
- Job reference: BH-70513
- Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City
- Job type: Contract, Full Time, Permanent
- Job sector: Cranes & Lifting, Forklift, Hydraulic, Parts & Logistics, Plant Hire / Maintenance, Powered Access
- Salary: £40000 - £60000 per annum
- Published: January 20, 2026
Description
Workshop Manager – Glasgow
Plant Hire / Powered Access
Monday to Friday | Days
Up to £60,000 + annual bonus
Company Van & Fuel Card | Mobile Phone | Laptop
Are you currently working as a Team Leader or Supervisor within Plant Hire or Powered Access and ready to take the next step in your career?
We are recruiting for an experienced Workshop Manager to lead and develop a busy workshop operation in Glasgow. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role requiring strong technical knowledge alongside a solid commercial mindset.
The Role: As Workshop Manager, you will be responsible for the overall performance of the workshop, ensuring equipment is maintained to a high standard while driving efficiency, profitability and team performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing and leading a team of engineers and supervisors within the workshop
- Overseeing servicing, maintenance, repairs and inspections of plant or powered access equipment
- Ensuring compliance with health & safety, LOLER and company standards
- Driving workshop productivity, utilisation and turnaround times
- Working closely with senior management to support commercial objectives
- Managing budgets, costs and workshop KPIs
- Acting as a point of escalation for technical and operational issues
About You:
- Proven experience within Plant Hire or Powered Access
- Currently at Team Leader, Supervisor or Manager level
- Strong people management and leadership skills
- Commercially aware, with experience managing costs and performance
- Confident working in a fast-paced workshop environment
- Looking to progress into or further develop within a senior management role
What’s on Offer:
- Up to £60,000 basic salary
- Annual bonus scheme
- Company van and fuel card
- Mobile phone and laptop provided
- Monday to Friday, daytime hours
- Career progression within a well-established business
If this sounds like the next step for you, apply now or contact Abi from Kemp Recruitment on 07738 268568 for a confidential discussion.
Reference: INDAK
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