Workshop Controller

Overview

Role: Workshop and Compliance Team Leader / Workshop Supervisor

Location: Garforth, Leeds

Company: Dawsongroup Ltd

About This Role

This is your chance to lead a talented team of engineers and apprentices, shaping the future of workshop operations at our Garforth site. Your leadership will directly impact the safety, readiness, and compliance of our hire fleet, keeping our customers moving and our standards high.

Responsibilities

• Oversee workshop schedules, repairs, and preventative maintenance
• Ensure compliance with all servicing standards and legislation
• Mentor and support apprentices through hands-on development
• Drive workshop performance, organisation, and safety culture
• Collaborate with rental and field teams to maximise asset uptime

About You

We're looking for someone who thrives on leadership, structure, and a bit of pressure. If you're a natural organiser who can coach, coordinate, and communicate with ease, this role can be for you.

• Proven experience in hands-on Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (any type of vehicle from cars to HGVs)
• Strong organisational and scheduling skills
• Comfortable handling compliance, documentation, and safety standards
• Enjoys developing others and mentoring apprentices
• A people-first mindset with a focus on teamwork and customer service

Not sure if you meet every requirement? We value your enthusiasm and potential—please apply anyway! We want to ensure great people don't self-exclude.

Dawsongroup Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

About Us

Dawsongroup Material Handling Ltd is part of one of the UK's largest independent asset rental businesses. We're known for quality, service, and building careers that go the distance. With over 32,000 premium assets across Europe, our team is the real engine behind our success.

• Trusted by major businesses and known for reliable service
• Over 1,000 employees across 11 countries
• Strong values: integrity, safety, and doing the right thing
• Committed to career development and internal progression
• Investing heavily in electric and low-emission equipment

About Your Future

With us, it's not just a job—it's a career with structure, support, and growth. You'll have room to progress, access to funded training, and the chance to shape a team around you.

• Internal development pathways both nationally and globally
• Wellbeing and mental health support including trained DG Wellbeing Team
• Seasonal gifts and long-term incentive schemes
• Life assurance (2x salary) and cycle to work scheme
• Up to 29 days leave plus bank holidays

Dawsongroup Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

People are our greatest asset.

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