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That’s why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.\nWorkshop Equipment Manager, Stoke Head Office - Hybrid with National Travel. £53k - £60k + bonus + car\nReporting to the Group Property Director, The Workshop Equipment Manager (Projects & Maintenance) is responsible for the strategic management, procurement, installation, maintenance, compliance and lifecycle planning of workshop equipment across Lookers and Charles Hurst Motor Group's national dealership network.\nThe role will lead the development and delivery of a Group-wide workshop equipment strategy that drives operational efficiency, reduces total cost of ownership, improves equipment reliability and enhances workshop productivity. Through effective procurement, supplier management and contract negotiation, the postholder will identify and deliver sustainable cost savings whilst maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance.\nWorking closely with Aftersales, Property, Procurement, OEM partners and dealership management teams, the role will ensure workshop equipment remains fit for purpose, compliant with all regulatory and manufacturer requirements, and capable of supporting a best-in-class customer experience.\nThe successful candidate will act as the Group's subject matter expert for workshop equipment, championing continuous improvement, standardisation and value creation across the dealership estate.\nThis role is critical to ensuring Lookers and Charles Hurst Motor Group's workshops operate safely, efficiently and cost-effectively.\nKey Responsibilities\nEquipment Procurement & Capital Projects\nDevelop and implement a Group-wide workshop equipment strategy aligned to business objectives and operational requirements.\nLead the specification, procurement and tendering of workshop equipment across the dealership network.\nDrive competitive tender exercises to ensure best value, commercial advantage and quality outcomes.\nEvaluate and select suppliers based on cost, quality, service delivery, innovation and long-term value.\nPrepare business cases and capital expenditure proposals for equipment investment.\nManage equipment installation, replacement and refurbishment projects across the Group.\nCoordinate workshop equipment requirements for new dealerships, acquisitions, relocations, refurbishments and redevelopment projects.\nEnsure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to agreed quality standards.\nMaintenance & Supplier Management\nLead the management of all workshop equipment maintenance contracts across the Group.\nDevelop and implement planned preventative maintenance programmes to maximise equipment uptime and reliability.\nEnsure maintenance providers meet contractual obligations and agreed service level agreements.\nConduct regular contract reviews and re-tendering exercises to secure continuous value improvement.\nDevelop strategic supplier partnerships that deliver service excellence, innovation and commercial benefits.\nMonitor supplier performance through KPIs and service reviews.\nReduce reactive maintenance expenditure through effective asset management and preventative maintenance planning.\nEnsure equipment breakdowns are managed efficiently to minimise operational disruption.\nCost Optimisation & Continuous Improvement\nIdentify and deliver measurable cost savings through strategic procurement, contract consolidation and supplier rationalisation.\nDrive standardisation of equipment, parts and service provision where appropriate across the dealership network.\nChallenge existing working practices and implement continuous improvement initiatives.\nAnalyse equipment performance, maintenance trends and expenditure to identify efficiency opportunities.\nDevelop asset lifecycle management programmes that minimise total cost of ownership and maximise return on investment.\nBenchmark costs and service delivery against industry best practice.\nDeliver efficiencies without compromising operational capability, compliance or quality standards.\nSupport initiatives that increase workshop throughput, technician productivity and operational effectiveness.\nCompliance, Safety & Risk Management\nEnsure all workshop equipment complies with statutory regulations, health and safety legislation, OEM requirements and Group policies.\nManage compliance requirements relating to vehicle lifts, MOT equipment, compressors, pressure systems and other regulated workshop assets.\nOversee LOLER inspections, maintenance certifications and statutory testing programmes.\nMaintain accurate records of inspections, servicing, repairs and compliance documentation.\nSupport dealership audits, health and safety inspections and regulatory reviews.\nWork closely with Health & Safety and Aftersales teams to minimise operational risks.\nEnsure all equipment is maintained to support a safe working environment for colleagues and customers.\nInsurance & Asset Management\nMaintain an accurate and comprehensive asset register for workshop equipment across the Group.\nEnsure equipment valuations remain current for insurance purposes.\nManage insurance requirements relating to workshop equipment assets.\nDevelop replacement and renewal programmes based on asset condition, reliability and lifecycle assessments.\nProvide long-term investment recommendations that improve asset performance and reduce future maintenance costs.\nFinancial Management\nPrepare and manage annual maintenance and capital expenditure budgets.\nMonitor and control expenditure to ensure value for money and achievement of budget targets.\nDeliver agreed cost savings and efficiency targets across maintenance and equipment procurement activities.\nProduce regular management reports covering expenditure, project performance, asset condition and supplier performance.\nSupport strategic business planning through capital investment forecasting and lifecycle analysis.\nStakeholder Management\nBuild strong relationships with dealership leadership teams, Aftersales Directors, OEM partners and external suppliers.\nAct as the principal point of contact for all workshop equipment matters across the Group.\nProvide technical guidance and recommendations to support operational decision-making.\nCollaborate with Property, Procurement, Finance and Operations teams to deliver business objectives.\nSupport the Group Property Director in developing and implementing broader property and operational strategies.\nSkills, Knowledge & Experience\nEssential\nSignificant experience managing workshop equipment, engineering assets, maintenance programmes or technical infrastructure within automotive, engineering, logistics or multi-site operational environments.\nProven track record of delivering cost savings through procurement, supplier management and contract negotiation.\nExperience leading tendering and competitive procurement processes.\nStrong knowledge of workshop equipment including vehicle lifts, MOT testing equipment, wheel alignment systems, compressors and associated workshop infrastructure.\nExperience managing maintenance contracts and supplier performance.\nUnderstanding of relevant health and safety legislation and statutory compliance requirements.\nStrong commercial and financial acumen.\nExperience managing capital investment projects from concept through to completion.\nExcellent analytical, organisational and project management skills.\nStrong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities.\nProficiency in Microsoft Office and asset or maintenance management systems.\nDesirable\nExperience within a franchised automotive retail environment.\nUnderstanding of OEM facility and workshop equipment standards.\nEngineering, mechanical or technical qualification.\nIOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.\nMember of a relevant professional body.\nKey Competencies\nCommercial Awareness\nStrategic Procurement\nCost Optimisation\nContract & Supplier Management\nContinuous Improvement\nAsset Lifecycle Management\nProject Delivery\nFinancial Management\nRisk Management\nProblem Solving\nStakeholder Engagement\nNegotiation & Influencing\nQuality Focus\nLeadership & Accountability\nKey Performance Indicators (KPIs)\nAnnual cost savings delivered through procurement and contract management.\nReduction in total maintenance expenditure while maintaining operational and compliance standards.\nWorkshop equipment uptime and availability.\nReduction in reactive maintenance events.\nSupplier performance against agreed SLAs and KPIs.\nCompliance audit results and statutory inspection completion rates.\nCapital project delivery against budget, timetable and quality objectives.\nWorkshop productivity and efficiency improvements resulting from equipment investment and optimisation.\nStakeholder satisfaction across dealership, aftersales and operational teams.\nCore Benefits:\nCompetitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business\nGenerous annual leave that increases with your length of service\nEnhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leave\nAccess to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments\nHealth & Wellbeing:\nEyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs\nSmart Health - 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing\nDental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments\nOptional critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments\nFinancial Wellbeing:\nMyView PayNow - access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user-friendly app\nFree will writing services to help plan for the future\nFlexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection\nLeisure & Lifestyle:\nDiscounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle\nTravel insurance to help you explore with confidence\nAccess to home and technology vouchers\nbYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts\nWe strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people, and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels.\nLookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential. \nIf your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive, a driving licence check will also be carried out. Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date.\nWe take our data protection responsibilities very seriously and are committed to upholding and respecting your privacy rights. Information about how we will process your data including the types of data we collect, the purposes for which we use it, who we may share it with and how long we keep it are set out in our privacy notice. It also includes information about your individual privacy rights. 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