Workshop Supervisor

Explore more jobs; Bahrain; On-site; BHD 17,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Explore more jobs in Bahrain seeks an Automotive Workshop Supervisor to lead a busy service center. You will supervise technicians, organize workflow, and ensure repairs meet high quality and safety standards while maintaining excellent customer service.

You will provide hands-on guidance for diagnostics, manage workshop resources, and liaise with service advisors to communicate estimates and timelines. A strong leadership background and focus on continuous improvement are required.

Qualifications

• 10–12 years of automotive workshop supervisory experience.
• Deep knowledge of vehicle diagnostics, mechanics, and electronics.
• Strong leadership, team management and organisational skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills focused on customer satisfaction.
• Commitment to quality, safety and operational excellence.
• Experience with workshop management systems and diagnostic equipment.
• Relevant technical qualification or certification in automotive engineering (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Supervise and motivate a team of automotive technicians and staff.
• Organise daily workflow, assign jobs, monitor progress.
• Conduct final quality control inspections against standards.
• Provide hands-on guidance for complex diagnostics and repairs.
• Manage workshop resources, tools, equipment and spare parts inventory.
• Uphold health and safety regulations in the workshop.
• Liaise with service advisors for repair estimates and timelines.
• Address customer concerns promptly and professionally.
• Monitor performance and identify training opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Diagnostics knowledge

Problem solving

Communication

Customer service

Quality focus

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor of Technology/Engineering

Tools

Workshop management systems

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Education Bachelor of Technology/Engineering

Job Description

Job Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced and professional Automotive Workshop Supervisor to join our expanding automotive division in Bahrain. The ideal candidate will be a hands‑on leader responsible for overseeing the daily operations of our busy workshop. You will manage a team of technicians, ensure the highest standards of quality and efficiency, and play a key role in maintaining our reputation for outstanding customer service.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, lead, and motivate a team of automotive technicians and support staff.
• Organise the daily workflow, assign jobs, and monitor progress to ensure timely completion of all vehicle repairs and maintenance.
• Conduct final quality control inspections to guarantee all work meets stringent company and manufacturer standards.
• Provide expert technical guidance and hands‑on assistance to technicians for complex diagnostic and repair challenges.
• Manage workshop resources effectively, including the maintenance of tools, equipment, and inventory of spare parts.
• Uphold and enforce all health and safety regulations to ensure a safe and organised working environment.
• Liaise with service advisors to ensure clear communication with customers regarding repair estimates, timelines, and technical details.
• Address and resolve any customer concerns or complaints promptly and professionally.
• Monitor individual and team performance, providing constructive feedback and identifying training opportunities.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Proven 10-12y of experience in a workshop supervisory or senior automotive technician role.
• In‑depth technical knowledge of modern vehicle diagnostics, mechanics, and electronics.
• Strong leadership, team management, and organisational skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities with a keen eye for detail.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a focus on customer satisfaction.
• A strong commitment to quality, safety, and operational excellence.
• Proficiency in using workshop management systems and diagnostic equipment.
• A relevant technical qualification or certification in automotive engineering or a related field is highly desirable.