Location: Portlaoise, Co. Laois
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Company: Crewit Resourcing

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

Desirable

• HGV / PSV trade qualification or equivalent
• 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

How to Apply

If you have the experience and leadership skills to manage a busy commercial vehicle workshop, apply today through Crewit Resourcing with your CV.