Workshop Manager

Job Description

Workshop Manager - Fleet Management Team

Salary: £45,624 to £52,038 per annum Plus £5,000 pa market supplement (subject to annual review)

Grade: F

Permanent Contract

37 Hours Per Week, core hours 08:00 – 16:00, 06:00 – 14:00 when required.

About the Department

Fleet Management Team are responsible for delivering all Council activities relating to vehicles and plant from procurement through to disposal. Between these stages, our Fleet Management Team are responsible for routine & programmed maintenance services, inspections, reactive repairs, legal requirements, licencing, other statute requirements, ongoing compliance, insurance, fuel management and vehicle & plant supply to all Council frontline operations.

About the Role

To manage and coordinate the effective use of labour, parts and other resources in respect of; diagnostics, inspections, service and repair of vehicles, plant and equipment, in a safe, efficient and economical manner with due regard to current legislation, Thurrock Council's Maintenance Policy with regard to the operator’s licence and relevant health & safety policies. Ensure workshop tools, equipment, and diagnostic systems are maintained, safe, and calibrated. Ensure all HGVs meet Operator Licence and DVSA standards at all times.

To act as the Quality Controller with regards to Thurrock’s MOT station and to undertake regular quality checks of the stations nominated testers in line with VOSA regulations

It is essential that applicants hold a full current UK/EU driving licence preferably cat C and hold a recognised level 3 HGV C3; G or equivalent as a minimum.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who has:

• Ability to manage a team to achieve high levels of performance and quality standards.

• Ability to organise work priorities and allocate work to meet performance targets.

• Vehicle maintenance and repair diagnostic skills.

• Ability to interpret and assimilate technical information.

• Effective report writing.

• City and Guilds Full Technological Certificate or equivalent technical qualification.

• Substantial experience of supervising a HGV vehicle workshop repair and maintenance facility.

• Substantial experience working in a diagnostic capacity within a vehicle repair environment

• Demonstrable experience of working with software systems in a transport related environment

Benefits of Working with Us

At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
• Staff discounts and local offers
• A supportive and inclusive working environment

Important Dates

Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 22nd January 2026

Closing Date (Internal & External): 15th February 2026

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

Additional Information

If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact:

Matt Trott - Head of Fleet & Highways Operations

Email: Mtrott@thurrock.gov.uk

To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:

Download Job Profile (PDF Document)

If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications.

About us

Why Thurrock?

Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.

Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.

This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.

Our location

Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.

We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.

Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.

Staff benefits

We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.

Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.

We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.

For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council