LCV Workshop Manager | Van Service Lead

VANRATH; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

VANRATH is recruiting a Workshop Controller/Manager for a Belfast service operation. You will run a busy depot workshop, plan jobs, maximise technician efficiency, and ensure high standards of quality and health and safety. A full driving licence and strong knowledge of vans/LCVs are essential.

The role offers a highly competitive salary and opportunities to lead a skilled team in a busy, established business with a focus on service quality and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of vans and light commercial vehicles.
• Strong commercial focus and understanding of technician efficiency.
• Well organised with ability to prioritise and adapt to changing needs.
• Full, valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Run the depot workshop day to day and keep operations moving smoothly.
• Plan, allocate and execute jobs around technician capabilities.
• Maximise staff utilisation and sold hours for productivity.
• Organise workshop space for maximum efficiency.
• Manage holiday and sickness cover to keep schedules on track.
• Coordinate with parts to ensure timely availability of parts.
• Coach technicians and apprentices and liaise with training for courses.
• Ensure all vehicles are road tested as required.
• Carry out quality checks to keep work right first time.
• Ensure signed off job cards have full, accurate information.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Commercial focus

Organized

Driving licence

Job description

VANRATH is recruiting a Workshop Controller/Manager for a Belfast service operation. You will run a busy depot workshop, plan jobs, maximise technician efficiency, and ensure high standards of quality and health and safety. A full driving licence and strong knowledge of vans/LCVs are essential.

The role offers a highly competitive salary and opportunities to lead a skilled team in a busy, established business with a focus on service quality and customer satisfaction.