Job title: Rolling Stock / GU Mechanical Technician Job Type: Contract Location: Bristol Duration: 6 month contract Potential for extension Pay rate: Competitive IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Hours of work: 55 per week Full Time Shift pattern: Night shifts Sunday Night to Thursday Night each week Rullion are supporting a leading rolling stock organisation in the search for a Rolling Stock Technician to join their team maintaining a modern Class 800 fleet at Stoke Gifford Depot. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled technician to work on one of the UK's most advanced fleets, playing a key role in ensuring reliability, safety and performance across a busy operational railway. The Opportunity You will be responsible for carrying out both preventative and corrective maintenance, ensuring trains are serviced, repaired and returned to service in line with strict operational and safety standards. This is a varied role combining depot-based maintenance with occasional attendance at outstations and main line locations. Full training is provided to those who do not have previous Rolling Stock experience. Applicants from Aerospace, Heavy Transport, Electric Vehicles or Ex-Forces Engineering backgrounds are also encouraged to apply. Key Responsibilities Perform scheduled maintenance activities in line with vehicle maintenance instructions Undertake servicing, preparation and exam work on Class 800 rolling stock Carry out fault finding, diagnostics and basic repairs Support train movements within depot confines (where competent) Contribute to continuous improvement of maintenance processes and procedures Assist with new train introduction and maintenance acceptance activities Attend outstations and mainline locations for maintenance support as required Accurately record all work and material usage within maintenance management systems Support Team Leaders and Shift Managers in delivering the production plan Adhere to all health, safety and quality standards at all times What We're Looking For Essential: NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Maintenance Rolling Stock experience preferred - applicants from Aerospace, Heavy Transport, Electric Vehicles or Ex-Forces Engineering backgrounds are also encouraged to apply Experience working 24/7 shift patterns Strong fault finding and diagnostic capability (mechanical & electrical advantageous) Experience using maintenance management systems and diagnostics tools Excellent safety awareness within a railway engineering environment Ability to work independently and within a team Strong communication skills and ability to produce detailed reports Desirable: Ability to read electrical, pneumatic and mechanical schematics Experience with modifications and fleet campaigns Competencies such as Depot Protection, Train Driving, Working at Height, COSHH IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook) Experience with powered plant (e.g. cranes, bogie drops, air systems) Mandatory Requirements Must live within 1 hour commuting distance of Bristol - Stoke Gifford Depot Must have the right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available) Must be able to provide proof of qualifications Compliance This is a safety-critical role. Successful candidates will be required to pass a drug & alcohol test and adhere to strict health and safety regulations. Why Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing team working on a flagship fleet, where your skills will directly impact reliability and passenger service. If you're an experienced Rolling Stock Technician looking for your next challenge in Bristol, get in touch with Rullion today. Please note that applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We cannot provide VISA sponsorship. Interested in this position? please click "apply now" We try to respond to all applicants, but sometimes this is not possible due to high volumes of applications; if you have not heard from us within 14 days, regrettably it means you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. This vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd acting as an employment business Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates. Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names. We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants. Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.
Apr 01, 2026
Contractor
Job title: Rolling Stock / GU Mechanical Technician Job Type: Contract Location: Bristol Duration: 6 month contract Potential for extension Pay rate: Competitive IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Hours of work: 55 per week Full Time Shift pattern: Night shifts Sunday Night to Thursday Night each week Rullion are supporting a leading rolling stock organisation in the search for a Rolling Stock Technician to join their team maintaining a modern Class 800 fleet at Stoke Gifford Depot. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled technician to work on one of the UK's most advanced fleets, playing a key role in ensuring reliability, safety and performance across a busy operational railway. The Opportunity You will be responsible for carrying out both preventative and corrective maintenance, ensuring trains are serviced, repaired and returned to service in line with strict operational and safety standards. This is a varied role combining depot-based maintenance with occasional attendance at outstations and main line locations. Full training is provided to those who do not have previous Rolling Stock experience. Applicants from Aerospace, Heavy Transport, Electric Vehicles or Ex-Forces Engineering backgrounds are also encouraged to apply. Key Responsibilities Perform scheduled maintenance activities in line with vehicle maintenance instructions Undertake servicing, preparation and exam work on Class 800 rolling stock Carry out fault finding, diagnostics and basic repairs Support train movements within depot confines (where competent) Contribute to continuous improvement of maintenance processes and procedures Assist with new train introduction and maintenance acceptance activities Attend outstations and mainline locations for maintenance support as required Accurately record all work and material usage within maintenance management systems Support Team Leaders and Shift Managers in delivering the production plan Adhere to all health, safety and quality standards at all times What We're Looking For Essential: NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Maintenance Rolling Stock experience preferred - applicants from Aerospace, Heavy Transport, Electric Vehicles or Ex-Forces Engineering backgrounds are also encouraged to apply Experience working 24/7 shift patterns Strong fault finding and diagnostic capability (mechanical & electrical advantageous) Experience using maintenance management systems and diagnostics tools Excellent safety awareness within a railway engineering environment Ability to work independently and within a team Strong communication skills and ability to produce detailed reports Desirable: Ability to read electrical, pneumatic and mechanical schematics Experience with modifications and fleet campaigns Competencies such as Depot Protection, Train Driving, Working at Height, COSHH IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook) Experience with powered plant (e.g. cranes, bogie drops, air systems) Mandatory Requirements Must live within 1 hour commuting distance of Bristol - Stoke Gifford Depot Must have the right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available) Must be able to provide proof of qualifications Compliance This is a safety-critical role. Successful candidates will be required to pass a drug & alcohol test and adhere to strict health and safety regulations. Why Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing team working on a flagship fleet, where your skills will directly impact reliability and passenger service. If you're an experienced Rolling Stock Technician looking for your next challenge in Bristol, get in touch with Rullion today. Please note that applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We cannot provide VISA sponsorship. Interested in this position? please click "apply now" We try to respond to all applicants, but sometimes this is not possible due to high volumes of applications; if you have not heard from us within 14 days, regrettably it means you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. This vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd acting as an employment business Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates. Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names. We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants. Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.
GBR Recruitment Ltd are delighted to be working exclusively with a leading specialist vehicle company (high capital machines) that provides vehicles across varying industry sectors for varying works. They are recruiting for an experienced Workshop Manager who is highly process driven to successfully & efficiently lead a workshop / vehicle build & body work team of x10 Engineers & Semi-skilled Fitters. A key SMT level role delivering high quality, high value machinery solutions to the end using clients OTIF & to the specifications required for them to carry out their day to day tasks. Ideally you will be an experienced Workshop Manager who is or has worked within Agriculture (Tractors, Combines, Telehandlers etc.), Construction Plant Machinery (Diggers, Vehicle Mounted Cranes / MEWPS, Dump Trucks, Concrete Mixers, Wheel Loaders or similar), HGV's (Tipper Lorries, Rear Steer Multi-Axle Specialist Trailers, Road Sweepers, Gritters) or other specialist vehicles / mobile machinery. You will have also led fully body builds or partial body builds (from chassis upwards on an assembly line), managed machinery modifications & refurbishments, mounted attachment assembly / fittings, servicing & repairs. Duties: Management of all workshop activities & all staff (Vehicle Engineers, Technician & Fitters) Detailed planning of all specialist vehicle build & repair projects OTIF completion & delivery of all products supplied by the business Estimating & quote preparation for vehicle refurbishment projects Costs control & Budget control of all vehicle / machinery build projects Detailed record keeping & reporting Managing all H&S relating to the workshops & yard Stock control (chassis availability, spare parts, components & auxiliaries) Lead the team to achieve set build time targets Work on improving build efficiency Manage, mentor, develop & further train / cross train the Engineering team, in order to drive the quality of service delivery Communicate with Sales office regarding timelines & job completion Control of workshop bookings & the allocation of staff & space availability Implement new systems & procedures (CI & LEAN methodology) Take responsibility for Quality of work & QMS within the workshop Liaise with Sales Department to ensure customer expectations are met Attributes: Workshop Management background in one of the listed sectors / product ranges above (high capital mobile machinery) Overseen teams of 5-10 (Engineers, Technicians, Parts etc.) Strong automotive body building / body shop experience is ideal Strong hydraulics, pneumatic & vehicle electric experience would be ideal Mechanical Engineering experience Strong in rolling out new processes & procedures Passionate about driving leaner smarter ways of working & CI methodologies, plus quality focused delivering products OTIF Flexible with start & finish times This role is commutable from Peterborough, Huntingdon, Stamford, Oundle, Corby, Kettering, Cambridge, Northampton, Leicester, Lincoln, Newark, Spalding, Sleaford, Boston, Wisbech, Bourne & other areas close to these Interviews to take place immediately (2 stage interview process) Apply today!
Mar 31, 2026
Full time
GBR Recruitment Ltd are delighted to be working exclusively with a leading specialist vehicle company (high capital machines) that provides vehicles across varying industry sectors for varying works. They are recruiting for an experienced Workshop Manager who is highly process driven to successfully & efficiently lead a workshop / vehicle build & body work team of x10 Engineers & Semi-skilled Fitters. A key SMT level role delivering high quality, high value machinery solutions to the end using clients OTIF & to the specifications required for them to carry out their day to day tasks. Ideally you will be an experienced Workshop Manager who is or has worked within Agriculture (Tractors, Combines, Telehandlers etc.), Construction Plant Machinery (Diggers, Vehicle Mounted Cranes / MEWPS, Dump Trucks, Concrete Mixers, Wheel Loaders or similar), HGV's (Tipper Lorries, Rear Steer Multi-Axle Specialist Trailers, Road Sweepers, Gritters) or other specialist vehicles / mobile machinery. You will have also led fully body builds or partial body builds (from chassis upwards on an assembly line), managed machinery modifications & refurbishments, mounted attachment assembly / fittings, servicing & repairs. Duties: Management of all workshop activities & all staff (Vehicle Engineers, Technician & Fitters) Detailed planning of all specialist vehicle build & repair projects OTIF completion & delivery of all products supplied by the business Estimating & quote preparation for vehicle refurbishment projects Costs control & Budget control of all vehicle / machinery build projects Detailed record keeping & reporting Managing all H&S relating to the workshops & yard Stock control (chassis availability, spare parts, components & auxiliaries) Lead the team to achieve set build time targets Work on improving build efficiency Manage, mentor, develop & further train / cross train the Engineering team, in order to drive the quality of service delivery Communicate with Sales office regarding timelines & job completion Control of workshop bookings & the allocation of staff & space availability Implement new systems & procedures (CI & LEAN methodology) Take responsibility for Quality of work & QMS within the workshop Liaise with Sales Department to ensure customer expectations are met Attributes: Workshop Management background in one of the listed sectors / product ranges above (high capital mobile machinery) Overseen teams of 5-10 (Engineers, Technicians, Parts etc.) Strong automotive body building / body shop experience is ideal Strong hydraulics, pneumatic & vehicle electric experience would be ideal Mechanical Engineering experience Strong in rolling out new processes & procedures Passionate about driving leaner smarter ways of working & CI methodologies, plus quality focused delivering products OTIF Flexible with start & finish times This role is commutable from Peterborough, Huntingdon, Stamford, Oundle, Corby, Kettering, Cambridge, Northampton, Leicester, Lincoln, Newark, Spalding, Sleaford, Boston, Wisbech, Bourne & other areas close to these Interviews to take place immediately (2 stage interview process) Apply today!
GBR Recruitment Ltd are delighted to be working exclusively with a leading specialist vehicle company (high capital machines) that provides vehicles across varying industry sectors for varying works. They are recruiting for an experienced Workshop Manager who is highly process driven to successfully & efficiently lead a workshop / vehicle build & body work team of x10 Engineers & Semi-skilled Fitters. A key SMT level role delivering high quality, high value machinery solutions to the end using clients OTIF & to the specifications required for them to carry out their day to day tasks. Ideally you will be an experienced Workshop Manager who is or has worked within Agriculture (Tractors, Combines, Telehandlers etc.), Construction Plant Machinery (Diggers, Vehicle Mounted Cranes / MEWPS, Dump Trucks, Concrete Mixers, Wheel Loaders or similar), HGV's (Tipper Lorries, Rear Steer Multi-Axle Specialist Trailers, Road Sweepers, Gritters) or other specialist vehicles / mobile machinery. You will have also led fully body builds or partial body builds (from chassis upwards on an assembly line), managed machinery modifications & refurbishments, mounted attachment assembly / fittings, servicing & repairs. Duties: Management of all workshop activities & all staff (Vehicle Engineers, Technician & Fitters) Detailed planning of all specialist vehicle build & repair projects OTIF completion & delivery of all products supplied by the business Estimating & quote preparation for vehicle refurbishment projects Costs control & Budget control of all vehicle / machinery build projects Detailed record keeping & reporting Managing all H&S relating to the workshops & yard Stock control (chassis availability, spare parts, components & auxiliaries) Lead the team to achieve set build time targets Work on improving build efficiency Manage, mentor, develop & further train / cross train the Engineering team, in order to drive the quality of service delivery Communicate with Sales office regarding timelines & job completion Control of workshop bookings & the allocation of staff & space availability Implement new systems & procedures (CI & LEAN methodology) Take responsibility for Quality of work & QMS within the workshop Liaise with Sales Department to ensure customer expectations are met Attributes: Workshop Management background in one of the listed sectors / product ranges above (high capital mobile machinery) Overseen teams of 5-10 (Engineers, Technicians, Parts etc.) Strong automotive body building / body shop experience is ideal Strong hydraulics, pneumatic & vehicle electric experience would be ideal Mechanical Engineering experience Strong in rolling out new processes & procedures Passionate about driving leaner smarter ways of working & CI methodologies, plus quality focused delivering products OTIF Flexible with start & finish times This role is commutable from Peterborough, Huntingdon, Stamford, Oundle, Corby, Kettering, Cambridge, Northampton, Leicester, Lincoln, Newark, Spalding, Sleaford, Boston, Wisbech, Bourne & other areas close to these Interviews to take place immediately (2 stage interview process) Apply today!
Mar 31, 2026
Full time
GBR Recruitment Ltd are delighted to be working exclusively with a leading specialist vehicle company (high capital machines) that provides vehicles across varying industry sectors for varying works. They are recruiting for an experienced Workshop Manager who is highly process driven to successfully & efficiently lead a workshop / vehicle build & body work team of x10 Engineers & Semi-skilled Fitters. A key SMT level role delivering high quality, high value machinery solutions to the end using clients OTIF & to the specifications required for them to carry out their day to day tasks. Ideally you will be an experienced Workshop Manager who is or has worked within Agriculture (Tractors, Combines, Telehandlers etc.), Construction Plant Machinery (Diggers, Vehicle Mounted Cranes / MEWPS, Dump Trucks, Concrete Mixers, Wheel Loaders or similar), HGV's (Tipper Lorries, Rear Steer Multi-Axle Specialist Trailers, Road Sweepers, Gritters) or other specialist vehicles / mobile machinery. You will have also led fully body builds or partial body builds (from chassis upwards on an assembly line), managed machinery modifications & refurbishments, mounted attachment assembly / fittings, servicing & repairs. Duties: Management of all workshop activities & all staff (Vehicle Engineers, Technician & Fitters) Detailed planning of all specialist vehicle build & repair projects OTIF completion & delivery of all products supplied by the business Estimating & quote preparation for vehicle refurbishment projects Costs control & Budget control of all vehicle / machinery build projects Detailed record keeping & reporting Managing all H&S relating to the workshops & yard Stock control (chassis availability, spare parts, components & auxiliaries) Lead the team to achieve set build time targets Work on improving build efficiency Manage, mentor, develop & further train / cross train the Engineering team, in order to drive the quality of service delivery Communicate with Sales office regarding timelines & job completion Control of workshop bookings & the allocation of staff & space availability Implement new systems & procedures (CI & LEAN methodology) Take responsibility for Quality of work & QMS within the workshop Liaise with Sales Department to ensure customer expectations are met Attributes: Workshop Management background in one of the listed sectors / product ranges above (high capital mobile machinery) Overseen teams of 5-10 (Engineers, Technicians, Parts etc.) Strong automotive body building / body shop experience is ideal Strong hydraulics, pneumatic & vehicle electric experience would be ideal Mechanical Engineering experience Strong in rolling out new processes & procedures Passionate about driving leaner smarter ways of working & CI methodologies, plus quality focused delivering products OTIF Flexible with start & finish times This role is commutable from Peterborough, Huntingdon, Stamford, Oundle, Corby, Kettering, Cambridge, Northampton, Leicester, Lincoln, Newark, Spalding, Sleaford, Boston, Wisbech, Bourne & other areas close to these Interviews to take place immediately (2 stage interview process) Apply today!
GBR Recruitment Ltd are delighted to be working exclusively with a leading specialist vehicle company (high capital machines) that provides vehicles across varying industry sectors for varying works. They are recruiting for an experienced Workshop Manager who is highly process driven to successfully & efficiently lead a workshop / vehicle build & body work team of x10 Engineers & Semi-skilled Fitters. A key SMT level role delivering high quality, high value machinery solutions to the end using clients OTIF & to the specifications required for them to carry out their day to day tasks. Ideally you will be an experienced Workshop Manager who is or has worked within Agriculture (Tractors, Combines, Telehandlers etc.), Construction Plant Machinery (Diggers, Vehicle Mounted Cranes / MEWPS, Dump Trucks, Concrete Mixers, Wheel Loaders or similar), HGV's (Tipper Lorries, Rear Steer Multi-Axle Specialist Trailers, Road Sweepers, Gritters) or other specialist vehicles / mobile machinery. You will have also led fully body builds or partial body builds (from chassis upwards on an assembly line), managed machinery modifications & refurbishments, mounted attachment assembly / fittings, servicing & repairs. Duties: Management of all workshop activities & all staff (Vehicle Engineers, Technician & Fitters) Detailed planning of all specialist vehicle build & repair projects OTIF completion & delivery of all products supplied by the business Estimating & quote preparation for vehicle refurbishment projects Costs control & Budget control of all vehicle / machinery build projects Detailed record keeping & reporting Managing all H&S relating to the workshops & yard Stock control (chassis availability, spare parts, components & auxiliaries) Lead the team to achieve set build time targets Work on improving build efficiency Manage, mentor, develop & further train / cross train the Engineering team, in order to drive the quality of service delivery Communicate with Sales office regarding timelines & job completion Control of workshop bookings & the allocation of staff & space availability Implement new systems & procedures (CI & LEAN methodology) Take responsibility for Quality of work & QMS within the workshop Liaise with Sales Department to ensure customer expectations are met Attributes: Workshop Management background in one of the listed sectors / product ranges above (high capital mobile machinery) Overseen teams of 5-10 (Engineers, Technicians, Parts etc.) Strong automotive body building / body shop experience is ideal Strong hydraulics, pneumatic & vehicle electric experience would be ideal Mechanical Engineering experience Strong in rolling out new processes & procedures Passionate about driving leaner smarter ways of working & CI methodologies, plus quality focused delivering products OTIF Flexible with start & finish times This role is commutable from Peterborough, Huntingdon, Stamford, Oundle, Corby, Kettering, Cambridge, Northampton, Leicester, Lincoln, Newark, Spalding, Sleaford, Boston, Wisbech, Bourne & other areas close to these Interviews to take place immediately (2 stage interview process) Apply today!
Mar 31, 2026
Full time
GBR Recruitment Ltd are delighted to be working exclusively with a leading specialist vehicle company (high capital machines) that provides vehicles across varying industry sectors for varying works. They are recruiting for an experienced Workshop Manager who is highly process driven to successfully & efficiently lead a workshop / vehicle build & body work team of x10 Engineers & Semi-skilled Fitters. A key SMT level role delivering high quality, high value machinery solutions to the end using clients OTIF & to the specifications required for them to carry out their day to day tasks. Ideally you will be an experienced Workshop Manager who is or has worked within Agriculture (Tractors, Combines, Telehandlers etc.), Construction Plant Machinery (Diggers, Vehicle Mounted Cranes / MEWPS, Dump Trucks, Concrete Mixers, Wheel Loaders or similar), HGV's (Tipper Lorries, Rear Steer Multi-Axle Specialist Trailers, Road Sweepers, Gritters) or other specialist vehicles / mobile machinery. You will have also led fully body builds or partial body builds (from chassis upwards on an assembly line), managed machinery modifications & refurbishments, mounted attachment assembly / fittings, servicing & repairs. Duties: Management of all workshop activities & all staff (Vehicle Engineers, Technician & Fitters) Detailed planning of all specialist vehicle build & repair projects OTIF completion & delivery of all products supplied by the business Estimating & quote preparation for vehicle refurbishment projects Costs control & Budget control of all vehicle / machinery build projects Detailed record keeping & reporting Managing all H&S relating to the workshops & yard Stock control (chassis availability, spare parts, components & auxiliaries) Lead the team to achieve set build time targets Work on improving build efficiency Manage, mentor, develop & further train / cross train the Engineering team, in order to drive the quality of service delivery Communicate with Sales office regarding timelines & job completion Control of workshop bookings & the allocation of staff & space availability Implement new systems & procedures (CI & LEAN methodology) Take responsibility for Quality of work & QMS within the workshop Liaise with Sales Department to ensure customer expectations are met Attributes: Workshop Management background in one of the listed sectors / product ranges above (high capital mobile machinery) Overseen teams of 5-10 (Engineers, Technicians, Parts etc.) Strong automotive body building / body shop experience is ideal Strong hydraulics, pneumatic & vehicle electric experience would be ideal Mechanical Engineering experience Strong in rolling out new processes & procedures Passionate about driving leaner smarter ways of working & CI methodologies, plus quality focused delivering products OTIF Flexible with start & finish times This role is commutable from Peterborough, Huntingdon, Stamford, Oundle, Corby, Kettering, Cambridge, Northampton, Leicester, Lincoln, Newark, Spalding, Sleaford, Boston, Wisbech, Bourne & other areas close to these Interviews to take place immediately (2 stage interview process) Apply today!
GBR Recruitment Ltd are delighted to be working exclusively with a leading specialist vehicle company (high capital machines) that provides vehicles across varying industry sectors for varying works. They are recruiting for an experienced Workshop Manager who is highly process driven to successfully & efficiently lead a workshop / vehicle build & body work team of x10 Engineers & Semi-skilled Fitters. A key SMT level role delivering high quality, high value machinery solutions to the end using clients OTIF & to the specifications required for them to carry out their day to day tasks. Ideally you will be an experienced Workshop Manager who is or has worked within Agriculture (Tractors, Combines, Telehandlers etc.), Construction Plant Machinery (Diggers, Vehicle Mounted Cranes / MEWPS, Dump Trucks, Concrete Mixers, Wheel Loaders or similar), HGV's (Tipper Lorries, Rear Steer Multi-Axle Specialist Trailers, Road Sweepers, Gritters) or other specialist vehicles / mobile machinery. You will have also led fully body builds or partial body builds (from chassis upwards on an assembly line), managed machinery modifications & refurbishments, mounted attachment assembly / fittings, servicing & repairs. Duties: Management of all workshop activities & all staff (Vehicle Engineers, Technician & Fitters) Detailed planning of all specialist vehicle build & repair projects OTIF completion & delivery of all products supplied by the business Estimating & quote preparation for vehicle refurbishment projects Costs control & Budget control of all vehicle / machinery build projects Detailed record keeping & reporting Managing all H&S relating to the workshops & yard Stock control (chassis availability, spare parts, components & auxiliaries) Lead the team to achieve set build time targets Work on improving build efficiency Manage, mentor, develop & further train / cross train the Engineering team, in order to drive the quality of service delivery Communicate with Sales office regarding timelines & job completion Control of workshop bookings & the allocation of staff & space availability Implement new systems & procedures (CI & LEAN methodology) Take responsibility for Quality of work & QMS within the workshop Liaise with Sales Department to ensure customer expectations are met Attributes: Workshop Management background in one of the listed sectors / product ranges above (high capital mobile machinery) Overseen teams of 5-10 (Engineers, Technicians, Parts etc.) Strong automotive body building / body shop experience is ideal Strong hydraulics, pneumatic & vehicle electric experience would be ideal Mechanical Engineering experience Strong in rolling out new processes & procedures Passionate about driving leaner smarter ways of working & CI methodologies, plus quality focused delivering products OTIF Flexible with start & finish times This role is commutable from Peterborough, Huntingdon, Stamford, Oundle, Corby, Kettering, Cambridge, Northampton, Leicester, Lincoln, Newark, Spalding, Sleaford, Boston, Wisbech, Bourne & other areas close to these Interviews to take place immediately (2 stage interview process) Apply today!
Mar 31, 2026
Full time
GBR Recruitment Ltd are delighted to be working exclusively with a leading specialist vehicle company (high capital machines) that provides vehicles across varying industry sectors for varying works. They are recruiting for an experienced Workshop Manager who is highly process driven to successfully & efficiently lead a workshop / vehicle build & body work team of x10 Engineers & Semi-skilled Fitters. A key SMT level role delivering high quality, high value machinery solutions to the end using clients OTIF & to the specifications required for them to carry out their day to day tasks. Ideally you will be an experienced Workshop Manager who is or has worked within Agriculture (Tractors, Combines, Telehandlers etc.), Construction Plant Machinery (Diggers, Vehicle Mounted Cranes / MEWPS, Dump Trucks, Concrete Mixers, Wheel Loaders or similar), HGV's (Tipper Lorries, Rear Steer Multi-Axle Specialist Trailers, Road Sweepers, Gritters) or other specialist vehicles / mobile machinery. You will have also led fully body builds or partial body builds (from chassis upwards on an assembly line), managed machinery modifications & refurbishments, mounted attachment assembly / fittings, servicing & repairs. Duties: Management of all workshop activities & all staff (Vehicle Engineers, Technician & Fitters) Detailed planning of all specialist vehicle build & repair projects OTIF completion & delivery of all products supplied by the business Estimating & quote preparation for vehicle refurbishment projects Costs control & Budget control of all vehicle / machinery build projects Detailed record keeping & reporting Managing all H&S relating to the workshops & yard Stock control (chassis availability, spare parts, components & auxiliaries) Lead the team to achieve set build time targets Work on improving build efficiency Manage, mentor, develop & further train / cross train the Engineering team, in order to drive the quality of service delivery Communicate with Sales office regarding timelines & job completion Control of workshop bookings & the allocation of staff & space availability Implement new systems & procedures (CI & LEAN methodology) Take responsibility for Quality of work & QMS within the workshop Liaise with Sales Department to ensure customer expectations are met Attributes: Workshop Management background in one of the listed sectors / product ranges above (high capital mobile machinery) Overseen teams of 5-10 (Engineers, Technicians, Parts etc.) Strong automotive body building / body shop experience is ideal Strong hydraulics, pneumatic & vehicle electric experience would be ideal Mechanical Engineering experience Strong in rolling out new processes & procedures Passionate about driving leaner smarter ways of working & CI methodologies, plus quality focused delivering products OTIF Flexible with start & finish times This role is commutable from Peterborough, Huntingdon, Stamford, Oundle, Corby, Kettering, Cambridge, Northampton, Leicester, Lincoln, Newark, Spalding, Sleaford, Boston, Wisbech, Bourne & other areas close to these Interviews to take place immediately (2 stage interview process) Apply today!
GBR Recruitment Ltd are delighted to be working exclusively with a leading specialist vehicle company (high capital machines) that provides vehicles across varying industry sectors for varying works. They are recruiting for an experienced Workshop Manager who is highly process driven to successfully & efficiently lead a workshop / vehicle build & body work team of x10 Engineers & Semi-skilled Fitters. A key SMT level role delivering high quality, high value machinery solutions to the end using clients OTIF & to the specifications required for them to carry out their day to day tasks. Ideally you will be an experienced Workshop Manager who is or has worked within Agriculture (Tractors, Combines, Telehandlers etc.), Construction Plant Machinery (Diggers, Vehicle Mounted Cranes / MEWPS, Dump Trucks, Concrete Mixers, Wheel Loaders or similar), HGV's (Tipper Lorries, Rear Steer Multi-Axle Specialist Trailers, Road Sweepers, Gritters) or other specialist vehicles / mobile machinery. You will have also led fully body builds or partial body builds (from chassis upwards on an assembly line), managed machinery modifications & refurbishments, mounted attachment assembly / fittings, servicing & repairs. Duties: Management of all workshop activities & all staff (Vehicle Engineers, Technician & Fitters) Detailed planning of all specialist vehicle build & repair projects OTIF completion & delivery of all products supplied by the business Estimating & quote preparation for vehicle refurbishment projects Costs control & Budget control of all vehicle / machinery build projects Detailed record keeping & reporting Managing all H&S relating to the workshops & yard Stock control (chassis availability, spare parts, components & auxiliaries) Lead the team to achieve set build time targets Work on improving build efficiency Manage, mentor, develop & further train / cross train the Engineering team, in order to drive the quality of service delivery Communicate with Sales office regarding timelines & job completion Control of workshop bookings & the allocation of staff & space availability Implement new systems & procedures (CI & LEAN methodology) Take responsibility for Quality of work & QMS within the workshop Liaise with Sales Department to ensure customer expectations are met Attributes: Workshop Management background in one of the listed sectors / product ranges above (high capital mobile machinery) Overseen teams of 5-10 (Engineers, Technicians, Parts etc.) Strong automotive body building / body shop experience is ideal Strong hydraulics, pneumatic & vehicle electric experience would be ideal Mechanical Engineering experience Strong in rolling out new processes & procedures Passionate about driving leaner smarter ways of working & CI methodologies, plus quality focused delivering products OTIF Flexible with start & finish times This role is commutable from Peterborough, Huntingdon, Stamford, Oundle, Corby, Kettering, Cambridge, Northampton, Leicester, Lincoln, Newark, Spalding, Sleaford, Boston, Wisbech, Bourne & other areas close to these Interviews to take place immediately (2 stage interview process) Apply today!
Mar 31, 2026
Full time
GBR Recruitment Ltd are delighted to be working exclusively with a leading specialist vehicle company (high capital machines) that provides vehicles across varying industry sectors for varying works. They are recruiting for an experienced Workshop Manager who is highly process driven to successfully & efficiently lead a workshop / vehicle build & body work team of x10 Engineers & Semi-skilled Fitters. A key SMT level role delivering high quality, high value machinery solutions to the end using clients OTIF & to the specifications required for them to carry out their day to day tasks. Ideally you will be an experienced Workshop Manager who is or has worked within Agriculture (Tractors, Combines, Telehandlers etc.), Construction Plant Machinery (Diggers, Vehicle Mounted Cranes / MEWPS, Dump Trucks, Concrete Mixers, Wheel Loaders or similar), HGV's (Tipper Lorries, Rear Steer Multi-Axle Specialist Trailers, Road Sweepers, Gritters) or other specialist vehicles / mobile machinery. You will have also led fully body builds or partial body builds (from chassis upwards on an assembly line), managed machinery modifications & refurbishments, mounted attachment assembly / fittings, servicing & repairs. Duties: Management of all workshop activities & all staff (Vehicle Engineers, Technician & Fitters) Detailed planning of all specialist vehicle build & repair projects OTIF completion & delivery of all products supplied by the business Estimating & quote preparation for vehicle refurbishment projects Costs control & Budget control of all vehicle / machinery build projects Detailed record keeping & reporting Managing all H&S relating to the workshops & yard Stock control (chassis availability, spare parts, components & auxiliaries) Lead the team to achieve set build time targets Work on improving build efficiency Manage, mentor, develop & further train / cross train the Engineering team, in order to drive the quality of service delivery Communicate with Sales office regarding timelines & job completion Control of workshop bookings & the allocation of staff & space availability Implement new systems & procedures (CI & LEAN methodology) Take responsibility for Quality of work & QMS within the workshop Liaise with Sales Department to ensure customer expectations are met Attributes: Workshop Management background in one of the listed sectors / product ranges above (high capital mobile machinery) Overseen teams of 5-10 (Engineers, Technicians, Parts etc.) Strong automotive body building / body shop experience is ideal Strong hydraulics, pneumatic & vehicle electric experience would be ideal Mechanical Engineering experience Strong in rolling out new processes & procedures Passionate about driving leaner smarter ways of working & CI methodologies, plus quality focused delivering products OTIF Flexible with start & finish times This role is commutable from Peterborough, Huntingdon, Stamford, Oundle, Corby, Kettering, Cambridge, Northampton, Leicester, Lincoln, Newark, Spalding, Sleaford, Boston, Wisbech, Bourne & other areas close to these Interviews to take place immediately (2 stage interview process) Apply today!
GBR Recruitment Ltd are delighted to be working exclusively with a leading specialist vehicle company (high capital machines) that provides vehicles across varying industry sectors for varying works. They are recruiting for an experienced Workshop Manager who is highly process driven to successfully & efficiently lead a workshop / vehicle build & body work team of x10 Engineers & Semi-skilled Fitters. A key SMT level role delivering high quality, high value machinery solutions to the end using clients OTIF & to the specifications required for them to carry out their day to day tasks. Ideally you will be an experienced Workshop Manager who is or has worked within Agriculture (Tractors, Combines, Telehandlers etc.), Construction Plant Machinery (Diggers, Vehicle Mounted Cranes / MEWPS, Dump Trucks, Concrete Mixers, Wheel Loaders or similar), HGV's (Tipper Lorries, Rear Steer Multi-Axle Specialist Trailers, Road Sweepers, Gritters) or other specialist vehicles / mobile machinery. You will have also led fully body builds or partial body builds (from chassis upwards on an assembly line), managed machinery modifications & refurbishments, mounted attachment assembly / fittings, servicing & repairs. Duties: Management of all workshop activities & all staff (Vehicle Engineers, Technician & Fitters) Detailed planning of all specialist vehicle build & repair projects OTIF completion & delivery of all products supplied by the business Estimating & quote preparation for vehicle refurbishment projects Costs control & Budget control of all vehicle / machinery build projects Detailed record keeping & reporting Managing all H&S relating to the workshops & yard Stock control (chassis availability, spare parts, components & auxiliaries) Lead the team to achieve set build time targets Work on improving build efficiency Manage, mentor, develop & further train / cross train the Engineering team, in order to drive the quality of service delivery Communicate with Sales office regarding timelines & job completion Control of workshop bookings & the allocation of staff & space availability Implement new systems & procedures (CI & LEAN methodology) Take responsibility for Quality of work & QMS within the workshop Liaise with Sales Department to ensure customer expectations are met Attributes: Workshop Management background in one of the listed sectors / product ranges above (high capital mobile machinery) Overseen teams of 5-10 (Engineers, Technicians, Parts etc.) Strong automotive body building / body shop experience is ideal Strong hydraulics, pneumatic & vehicle electric experience would be ideal Mechanical Engineering experience Strong in rolling out new processes & procedures Passionate about driving leaner smarter ways of working & CI methodologies, plus quality focused delivering products OTIF Flexible with start & finish times This role is commutable from Peterborough, Huntingdon, Stamford, Oundle, Corby, Kettering, Cambridge, Northampton, Leicester, Lincoln, Newark, Spalding, Sleaford, Boston, Wisbech, Bourne & other areas close to these Interviews to take place immediately (2 stage interview process) Apply today!
Mar 31, 2026
Full time
GBR Recruitment Ltd are delighted to be working exclusively with a leading specialist vehicle company (high capital machines) that provides vehicles across varying industry sectors for varying works. They are recruiting for an experienced Workshop Manager who is highly process driven to successfully & efficiently lead a workshop / vehicle build & body work team of x10 Engineers & Semi-skilled Fitters. A key SMT level role delivering high quality, high value machinery solutions to the end using clients OTIF & to the specifications required for them to carry out their day to day tasks. Ideally you will be an experienced Workshop Manager who is or has worked within Agriculture (Tractors, Combines, Telehandlers etc.), Construction Plant Machinery (Diggers, Vehicle Mounted Cranes / MEWPS, Dump Trucks, Concrete Mixers, Wheel Loaders or similar), HGV's (Tipper Lorries, Rear Steer Multi-Axle Specialist Trailers, Road Sweepers, Gritters) or other specialist vehicles / mobile machinery. You will have also led fully body builds or partial body builds (from chassis upwards on an assembly line), managed machinery modifications & refurbishments, mounted attachment assembly / fittings, servicing & repairs. Duties: Management of all workshop activities & all staff (Vehicle Engineers, Technician & Fitters) Detailed planning of all specialist vehicle build & repair projects OTIF completion & delivery of all products supplied by the business Estimating & quote preparation for vehicle refurbishment projects Costs control & Budget control of all vehicle / machinery build projects Detailed record keeping & reporting Managing all H&S relating to the workshops & yard Stock control (chassis availability, spare parts, components & auxiliaries) Lead the team to achieve set build time targets Work on improving build efficiency Manage, mentor, develop & further train / cross train the Engineering team, in order to drive the quality of service delivery Communicate with Sales office regarding timelines & job completion Control of workshop bookings & the allocation of staff & space availability Implement new systems & procedures (CI & LEAN methodology) Take responsibility for Quality of work & QMS within the workshop Liaise with Sales Department to ensure customer expectations are met Attributes: Workshop Management background in one of the listed sectors / product ranges above (high capital mobile machinery) Overseen teams of 5-10 (Engineers, Technicians, Parts etc.) Strong automotive body building / body shop experience is ideal Strong hydraulics, pneumatic & vehicle electric experience would be ideal Mechanical Engineering experience Strong in rolling out new processes & procedures Passionate about driving leaner smarter ways of working & CI methodologies, plus quality focused delivering products OTIF Flexible with start & finish times This role is commutable from Peterborough, Huntingdon, Stamford, Oundle, Corby, Kettering, Cambridge, Northampton, Leicester, Lincoln, Newark, Spalding, Sleaford, Boston, Wisbech, Bourne & other areas close to these Interviews to take place immediately (2 stage interview process) Apply today!
GBR Recruitment Ltd are delighted to be working exclusively with a leading specialist vehicle company (high capital machines) that provides vehicles across varying industry sectors for varying works. They are recruiting for an experienced Workshop Manager who is highly process driven to successfully & efficiently lead a workshop / vehicle build & body work team of x10 Engineers & Semi-skilled Fitters. A key SMT level role delivering high quality, high value machinery solutions to the end using clients OTIF & to the specifications required for them to carry out their day to day tasks. Ideally you will be an experienced Workshop Manager who is or has worked within Agriculture (Tractors, Combines, Telehandlers etc.), Construction Plant Machinery (Diggers, Vehicle Mounted Cranes / MEWPS, Dump Trucks, Concrete Mixers, Wheel Loaders or similar), HGV's (Tipper Lorries, Rear Steer Multi-Axle Specialist Trailers, Road Sweepers, Gritters) or other specialist vehicles / mobile machinery. You will have also led fully body builds or partial body builds (from chassis upwards on an assembly line), managed machinery modifications & refurbishments, mounted attachment assembly / fittings, servicing & repairs. Duties: Management of all workshop activities & all staff (Vehicle Engineers, Technician & Fitters) Detailed planning of all specialist vehicle build & repair projects OTIF completion & delivery of all products supplied by the business Estimating & quote preparation for vehicle refurbishment projects Costs control & Budget control of all vehicle / machinery build projects Detailed record keeping & reporting Managing all H&S relating to the workshops & yard Stock control (chassis availability, spare parts, components & auxiliaries) Lead the team to achieve set build time targets Work on improving build efficiency Manage, mentor, develop & further train / cross train the Engineering team, in order to drive the quality of service delivery Communicate with Sales office regarding timelines & job completion Control of workshop bookings & the allocation of staff & space availability Implement new systems & procedures (CI & LEAN methodology) Take responsibility for Quality of work & QMS within the workshop Liaise with Sales Department to ensure customer expectations are met Attributes: Workshop Management background in one of the listed sectors / product ranges above (high capital mobile machinery) Overseen teams of 5-10 (Engineers, Technicians, Parts etc.) Strong automotive body building / body shop experience is ideal Strong hydraulics, pneumatic & vehicle electric experience would be ideal Mechanical Engineering experience Strong in rolling out new processes & procedures Passionate about driving leaner smarter ways of working & CI methodologies, plus quality focused delivering products OTIF Flexible with start & finish times This role is commutable from Peterborough, Huntingdon, Stamford, Oundle, Corby, Kettering, Cambridge, Northampton, Leicester, Lincoln, Newark, Spalding, Sleaford, Boston, Wisbech, Bourne & other areas close to these Interviews to take place immediately (2 stage interview process) Apply today!
Mar 31, 2026
Full time
GBR Recruitment Ltd are delighted to be working exclusively with a leading specialist vehicle company (high capital machines) that provides vehicles across varying industry sectors for varying works. They are recruiting for an experienced Workshop Manager who is highly process driven to successfully & efficiently lead a workshop / vehicle build & body work team of x10 Engineers & Semi-skilled Fitters. A key SMT level role delivering high quality, high value machinery solutions to the end using clients OTIF & to the specifications required for them to carry out their day to day tasks. Ideally you will be an experienced Workshop Manager who is or has worked within Agriculture (Tractors, Combines, Telehandlers etc.), Construction Plant Machinery (Diggers, Vehicle Mounted Cranes / MEWPS, Dump Trucks, Concrete Mixers, Wheel Loaders or similar), HGV's (Tipper Lorries, Rear Steer Multi-Axle Specialist Trailers, Road Sweepers, Gritters) or other specialist vehicles / mobile machinery. You will have also led fully body builds or partial body builds (from chassis upwards on an assembly line), managed machinery modifications & refurbishments, mounted attachment assembly / fittings, servicing & repairs. Duties: Management of all workshop activities & all staff (Vehicle Engineers, Technician & Fitters) Detailed planning of all specialist vehicle build & repair projects OTIF completion & delivery of all products supplied by the business Estimating & quote preparation for vehicle refurbishment projects Costs control & Budget control of all vehicle / machinery build projects Detailed record keeping & reporting Managing all H&S relating to the workshops & yard Stock control (chassis availability, spare parts, components & auxiliaries) Lead the team to achieve set build time targets Work on improving build efficiency Manage, mentor, develop & further train / cross train the Engineering team, in order to drive the quality of service delivery Communicate with Sales office regarding timelines & job completion Control of workshop bookings & the allocation of staff & space availability Implement new systems & procedures (CI & LEAN methodology) Take responsibility for Quality of work & QMS within the workshop Liaise with Sales Department to ensure customer expectations are met Attributes: Workshop Management background in one of the listed sectors / product ranges above (high capital mobile machinery) Overseen teams of 5-10 (Engineers, Technicians, Parts etc.) Strong automotive body building / body shop experience is ideal Strong hydraulics, pneumatic & vehicle electric experience would be ideal Mechanical Engineering experience Strong in rolling out new processes & procedures Passionate about driving leaner smarter ways of working & CI methodologies, plus quality focused delivering products OTIF Flexible with start & finish times This role is commutable from Peterborough, Huntingdon, Stamford, Oundle, Corby, Kettering, Cambridge, Northampton, Leicester, Lincoln, Newark, Spalding, Sleaford, Boston, Wisbech, Bourne & other areas close to these Interviews to take place immediately (2 stage interview process) Apply today!
