Shared Services Partnership
Workshop Manager
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Job Details
Job Reference: HCC625209
Salary Range: £34,273 - £37,570 per annum plus, Market Supplement of up to £6,000 per annum
Work Location: Hampshire Transport Management, Micheldever
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 21 October 2026
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an HTM Workshop Manager to join our Hampshire Transport Management (HTM) team.
Are you looking for a challenging and diverse leadership role, working as part of a friendly and supportive team, with the opportunity to make a real difference to the safety, efficiency, and performance of our vehicle workshop?
As HTM Workshop Manager, you will be responsible for the safe, efficient and compliant day-to-day operation of an HTM vehicle workshop. You will lead and manage workshop staff, ensuring all servicing, inspections, repairs and maintenance are carried out to the highest standards, in line with manufacturer guidance, statutory requirements and Hampshire County Council policies.
Working closely with the Area Workshop Manager, you will contribute to consistent service delivery, customer satisfaction, financial control and continuous improvement across the workshop network.
Responsibilities
- Manage the daily operation of the workshop, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation, transport law and HCC policies.
- Act as on-site technical lead, providing expert guidance across a broad range of vehicles, plant and manufacturers.
- Plan, schedule and oversee servicing, inspections and repairs to maintain fleet roadworthiness and availability.
- Allocate work and manage workflow to deliver agreed service times and quality standards.
- Act as Responsible Manager for site Health & Safety, including LOLER and PUWER compliance.
- Lead, manage and develop workshop staff and apprentices, addressing performance, wellbeing and training needs.
- Maintain accurate statutory, inspection and maintenance records and ensure audit readiness.
- Monitor budgets, control costs and support accurate KPI and performance reporting.
- Liaise with customers, manufacturers and suppliers on technical issues and service delivery.
- Ensure workshop readiness for emergency standby and winter maintenance operations.
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Requirements
- Proven experience managing or supervising staff in a vehicle maintenance or engineering environment.
- Strong Health and Safety knowledge, including Duty of Care and transport legislation.
- Excellent organisational, leadership and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and customer liaison abilities.
- Competent IT skills, including fleet management systems and Microsoft Office.
- Adaptability, resilience, and effective decision-making under pressure.
- Experience driving LGV or D1 vehicles is desirable.
- MOT tester qualification is desirable.
- Commitment to continuous professional development.
Why Join Us?
We offer a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace, where talent is truly recognised and developed. We have created an environment that you can look forward to being a part of and where you are empowered to be your best and believe in creating a workplace built on teamwork where people can grow and develop in their roles.
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing training.
- Supportive, collaborative, and inclusive working environment.
- Opportunities for career development and progression.
- Flexible working arrangements, including the potential for occasional home working (with approval).
- Generous pension scheme.
- Holiday entitlement of 25 days raising to 28 days after 5 years of service.
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If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference in Hampshire, get in touch! To find out more about what we can offer you in return, please see our benefits package.
Contact Details for an Informal Discussion
Jamie Jerrim, Workshop Operations Manager on jamie.jerrim@hants.gov.uk
Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.
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