Workshop & Equipment Manager based in Woking with some multi-site travel as and when required.

Workshop & Equipment Manager Benefits:

• Salary: 33k to 45k DOE plus quarterly performance bonus scheme
• Mobile phone
• Laptop
• Private Healthcare
• Location Woking but may be required to travel to sites in Harpenden, Dartford, St Albans, Bristol and High Wycombe.
• Access to a company vehicle for travelling to other sites
• Monday to Friday - 6:30am - 14:00pm
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Workshop & Equipment Manager Role Purpose:

• Reporting to the Head of Plant and Machinery Maintenance, we are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated and professional individual to join our expanding team, which is committed to consistently delivering service excellence. You will be required to use your initiative and judgment daily. The role will include preventative maintenance, servicing and repair to an extensive fleet of golf course maintenance equipment. This role will require both onsite and offsite maintenance and will involve leading a team of mechanics and logistical personnel that will grow over time.

Workshop & Equipment Manager Duties:

• Inspects, diagnoses and repairs mechanical defects/failures in various golf course maintenance equipment, including, diesel, electric- and gasoline-powered automobiles, mowers, tractors, rollers and other mechanical equipment used in utility work.
• Instructs and/or trains golf course maintenance workers regarding preventive maintenance, and the proper cleaning of and safe operation of equipment.
• Keeps records for equipment and parts inventory purchases and completed works.
• Completes regular servicing of all equipment and sharpening of mowing equipment.
• Complies with all legislation and regulations including provisions contained in the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.

Workshop & Equipment Manager Role Specific Skills

• Keen attention to detail with the ability to produce a high standard of work
• Maintain detailed maintenance records
• Knowledge of electrical, electronic and hydraulic system

Soft Skills & Competencies

• Team player: Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• Leadership: Ability to delegate, inspire and communicate effectively
• Communication: Adept at communicating with colleagues and clients
• Punctual & Reliable: Excellent timekeeping and reliability
• Problem Solving: Has the critical thinking skills to analyse problems thoroughly and accurately; takes a structured approach to identifying appropriate solutions

Experience Required

• Qualified Mechanic
• Electro-hydraulic experience is an advantage
• Proficient use of operating reel and bed knife grinders
• Previous experience in a similar role dealing with golf course equipment, agricultural equipment or plant
• Hold a full driving license
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and use of IT systems

Desirable but not essential

• Welding/fabrication experience
• Practical experience in green keeping and/or working with golf course equipment
• Holds a trailer license