Ashtead Technology is looking for a hands-on Workshop Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment to lead our workshop team in Houma. This role is critical to keeping operations running efficiently, safely, and profitably. If you’re passionate about operational excellence and enjoy motivating teams to perform at their best, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing:

Leading the day-to-day workshop and warehouse operations, ensuring client orders are delivered safely, efficiently, and on time.
Prioritising workshop resources and schedules to meet changing business and operational demands.
Driving continuous improvement across the workshop by improving efficiency, reducing backlogs, and implementing lean/5S practices.
Managing, coaching, and supporting workshop personnel to ensure strong performance, engagement, and development.
Working closely with sales and operational teams to deliver an exceptional customer experience and strengthen client relationships.
Overseeing the effective turnaround and readiness of rental assets across the region and support international operational priorities when required.
Monitoring operational costs, KPI performance, and overall workshop productivity while identifying opportunities for improvement.

What you'll bring:

Previous experience leading or supervising a workshop environment within the subsea, offshore, ROV, or similar technical industry.
Strong knowledge of hydraulic ROV tooling and offshore IRM operations.
A confident leadership style with the ability to motivate teams, manage priorities, and make decisions in a dynamic environment.
Excellent communication and organizational skills with a customer-focused mindset.
Experience driving operational improvements, efficiency initiatives, and lean/5S processes.
Commercial awareness with the ability to balance operational delivery, client expectations, and business performance.
Comfortable using Microsoft Office applications and ERP systems.
A proactive, hands-on approach with a strong commitment to safety and operational excellence.
Previous experience leading or supervising a workshop environment within the subsea, offshore, ROV, or similar technical industry.

Who we are:

Established in 1985, Ashtead Technology is a leading provider of subsea equipment rental solutions, advanced underwater technologies, and support services to the global offshore energy sector. With over 40 years of experience, we specialise in enabling customers to understand the subsea environment and manage offshore energy production infrastructure, including offshore wind farms and oil and gas platforms. Our offering spans the entire lifecycle of these infrastructures, with over 85% of our equipment fungible across both markets.

Headquartered in the UK, Ashtead Technology operates globally with over 600 staff and more than 30,000 assets, making us one of the largest independent rental fleets in the industry. We continue to invest in equipment and have a strong in-house engineering capability to provide the most technologically advanced solutions. Our growth, driven by strategic acquisitions and organic expansion, culminated in a successful IPO in 2021, with shares now trading on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange.

What we’ll offer:

A dynamic & collaborative team environment where your contributions are valued, and your ideas welcomed
The opportunity to make meaningful impact by empowering employees with the knowledge and skills they need to excel in their roles and drive business success
Guidance & support from the experienced leaders you work with who are committed to your success and professional development
A positive and inclusive company culture that fosters collaboration, creativity, and mutual respect among team members

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