Crewit Resourcing is recruiting an experienced Bus & Truck Workshop Manager to lead the daily operations of a busy commercial vehicle workshop specialising in buses, trucks, and fleet vehicles. This is a senior, hands‑on role requiring strong technical expertise, leadership capability, and a focus on safety, compliance, and operational excellence.
Role Overview
The Workshop Manager is responsible for ensuring the efficient, safe, and compliant maintenance and repair of commercial vehicles while leading a team of technicians and support staff. The role focuses on minimising vehicle downtime, maintaining high workmanship standards, and meeting operational and performance targets.
Responsibilities
Manage the day-to-day running of the workshop and plan and allocate work to technicians based on skills, priorities, and deadlines
Monitor productivity, efficiency, and turnaround time and ensure servicing and repairs comply with CVRT standards and RSA regulations
Lead, motivate, and develop mechanics, fitters, apprentices, and support staff
Conduct performance reviews, training needs analysis, and toolbox talks
Manage staff rotas, attendance, and disciplinary matters in line with policy
Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company procedures
Carry out risk assessments and ensure proper use of tools and equipment
Maintain high standards of workmanship and quality control
Act as a key point of contact for fleet customers, drivers, and internal stakeholders
Handle technical queries, progress updates, and issue resolution professionally
Control workshop costs, labour hours, and consumable usage
Oversee parts ordering, stock levels, and supplier relationships
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting
Ensure accuracy of job cards, service records, and compliance documentation
Use workshop management systems to track jobs, hours, and KPIs
Provide regular performance reports to senior management
Requirements
Proven experience managing a commercial vehicle, bus, or truck workshop
Strong technical knowledge of HGV / PSV maintenance and diagnostics
Experience leading and developing workshop teams
Solid understanding of CVRT, RSA, and Irish transport regulations
Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills
Experience working with fleet operators or public service vehicles
Familiarity with workshop management software
CPC or transport compliance knowledge
What’s on Offer
Competitive salary package (dependent on experience)
Stable, long‑term role within a well‑established operation
Opportunity to influence and improve workshop performance
Ongoing training and professional development
Supportive management team and modern facilities
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