Workshop Team Leader - Earthmoving, Biggleswade

Your Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance, and support to Workshop Engineers and Apprentices.
• Ensure apprentices complete daily development tasks and receive appropriate mentoring and coaching.
• Support the Workshop Manager with job planning, resource allocation, scheduling, and workflow coordination.
• Assist in the preparation of service quotations, estimates, and workshop documentation.
• Lead by example in promoting a strong health and safety culture, ensuring compliance with company policies and maintaining excellent housekeeping standards.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team environment.
• Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting support to workshop personnel as required.Identify training and development needs within the team and make recommendations to management.
• Support the continued smooth operation of the workshop during periods of absence of the Workshop Manager.
• Ensure all work is completed to the high standards expected of a leading construction equipment manufacturer.
• Deliver excellent customer service and maintain professional relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Support the induction, development, and training of new employees in line with Liebherr standards and procedures.
• Liaise with and coordinate third-party contractors working on-site, acting as the primary point of contact where required.
• Complete all documentation, service records, and reports accurately and in a timely manner.
• Participate in technical and professional training programmes both in the UK and overseas when required.
• Ensure compliance with company quality assurance procedures and workshop processes.
• Promote and uphold the professional image and reputation of Liebherr at all times.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties commensurate with the level and responsibility of the role.

Your Profile

• To be successful in this role, you will possess:
• A recognised apprenticeship in a relevant engineering discipline, ideally supported by an NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
• Proven experience in a workshop, plant, construction equipment, heavy vehicle, agricultural, or similar engineering environment.
• Previous experience leading, mentoring, or supervising engineers, technicians, or apprentices.
• Strong technical knowledge of heavy plant, earthmoving, or construction equipment.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and support others.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and customer service.
• Competent IT skills and experience completing workshop documentation and service reports.

What we Offer

• The opportunity to join a globally recognised, industry-leading manufacturer renowned for innovation, quality, and engineering excellence.
• A stable, secure, and supportive working environment with opportunities for long-term career development.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Ongoing training, professional development, and opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• The chance to work as part of a collaborative and customer-focused team dedicated to delivering exceptional service.
• Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Aleksandra Szczepanska.
• One Passion. Many Opportunities.

The company

Location

• Liebherr-Great Britain Ltd.
• Normandy Lane
• SG18 8QB Biggleswade
• United Kingdom (GB)

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