Workshop Manager

Lanes Group is a leading nationwide utility services provider with c.5000 dedicated employees. Our diverse subsidiaries drive our success across various sectors, contributing to a remarkable turnover of over £700 million. We are committed to excellence and innovation, ensuring we provide industry leading services to our clients and stakeholders. Join us to be part of a dynamic and growing team that values diversity and fosters professional growth.

Department:

Sapphire Utility Solutions, a part of Lanes Group specialise in multiple divisions.

Our Fleet and Plant division support Sapphire Utility Solutions across multiple contracts across the UK in relation to the vehicles and equipment used to carry out the works carried out.

The Fleet & Plant Division is responsible for managing the company's vehicles and transportation assets to keep vehicles operational, safe, cost-effective, and available for business needs. They also manage equipment, machinery, and specialist operational assets used in projects or field operations to ensure machinery is available, safe, and productive while maximising return on investment.

Purpose of the role:

We are currently seeking a full-time Workshop Manager to be responsible for overseeing the daily operations, personnel, workflows, and safety protocols of a technical workspace.

Location: Leyland

Hours: 42.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday

Salary: £47,000-£50,000 per annum

Key Responsibilities:

• Allocating specific bays, machinery, or technical assignments to technicians based on their skill sets and availability.
• Ensuring all ongoing repairs, builds, or fabrication projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Conducting final inspections and quality checks on completed work before it is signed off or returned to the client.
• Overlooking mechanics, technicians, and floor staff to maintain productivity and resolve active technical bottlenecks.
• Monitoring inventories of spare parts, raw materials, tools, and consumable items.
• Ordering new supplies, evaluating local vendors, and negotiating prices to keep operational costs low.
• Ensuring all machinery, diagnostic software, and physical tools are regularly calibrated, serviced, and safe to use.
• Creating and executing strict workplace safety guidelines in conjunction with HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) policies.
• Keeping the workshop fully aligned with industrial laws, waste disposal certifications, and vehicle or equipment standards (such as DVSA guidelines in the UK).
• Explaining complex technical processes, repair options, or job delays directly to clients.
• Generating work estimates, tracking technician build times, and meeting revenue or profitability targets.

Skills and Responsibilities:

• At least 5 years experience in a Management
• Fleet knowledge in vehicle and maintenance and legal compliance
• Proven lea