20/05/2026
Fitter / Workshop Manager (Hands-On)
SPH Plant Ltd
Contract: Permanent
Salary: TBA
Fitter / Workshop Manager (Hands-On)
Location: Telford
Working hours: 7.30am-5.30pm - Mon – Fri (alternate Saturdays)
MUST have RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK.
Role Overview
SPH Plant Ltd are a family run company based in Telford Shropshire. We are now moving into our next phase of expansion and are seeking to employ reliable, likeminded individuals to share in our success, to ensure we achieve a brighter future and offer our clients a service that is trusted to fulfil their expectations. If you take a pride in your work and are passionate, our family run company would certainly be looking to hear from you.
As a family run company, commitment works both ways, listening to ideas, work to life balance, not just a number. Good people skills and a “can do attitude” would be brilliant, if you possess this along with an aptitude to succeed, then we would love to have you on board.
We are seeking a highly capable, hands-on Fitter / Workshop Manager to take full responsibility for the maintenance, performance and operational readiness of our fleet.
This is a leadership role that remains firmly ‘tools-on’. The successful candidate will be actively involved in servicing, diagnostics, fault finding and major repairs while overseeing daily workshop operations, standards and team performance.
Key Responsibilities
• Carry out servicing, inspections, diagnostics and repairs across the fleet.
• Lead complex breakdown investigations and major component replacements.
• Implement preventative maintenance strategies to reduce reactive breakdowns.
• Maintain high standards of safety, compliance and housekeeping within the workshop.
• MOT Preparations
• MOT Presentations
Team Supervision & Development
• Supervise and support workshop technicians.
• Lead by example in work ethic, technical standards and accountability.
• Ensure all job cards are accurately completed and closed out.
• Maintain detailed service and repair records for every asset.
• Track recurring faults and escalate trends to senior management.
• Ensure all maintenance documentation is audit-ready at all times.
Parts & Inventory Control
• Manage workshop parts inventory effectively.
• Control ordering and stock levels to maintain cost efficiency.
• Accuracy and completion of job cards
• Parts and maintenance cost control
• Health & Safety compliance
• Team development and technical progression
Experience & Skills Required
• Proven experience
• Strong hydraulic, electrical and mechanical diagnostic skills
• Experience supervising or mentoring workshop staff
• Solid knowledge
• Strong organisational and planning capability
• Commercial awareness and cost control mindset
• Competent with maintenance management systems
Personal Attributes
• Ownership mentality treats the workshop like their own operation
• Proactive planner no surprises on servicing or breakdowns
• Process-driven and disciplined
• Strong communicator
• High standards and attention to detail
For further information,
please contact Joanne Holding on 01952 501155 or email [email protected]
