Lead Automotive Workshop Manager | Team Leadership & Growth

Perfect Placement; Dartington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £50k

In-house training

Pension scheme

20 days + BH

Career progression

Job summary

Perfect Placement is recruiting an experienced Workshop Manager for a reputable family-run automotive service centre in Staverton, Gloucestershire. This full-time role offers training, progression, and a supportive team.

You will lead 3-4 Vehicle Technicians, coordinate daily schedules, liaise with customers, manage parts, and oversee MOT administration, while maintaining high service standards. Ideal candidates will have proven workshop management experience, a UK driving licence, and IT

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a busy automotive workshop, ideally including an MOT centre.
• Strong leadership and customer-facing capabilities.
• Excellent organisational and IT literacy skills.
• Hold a valid UK driving licence with minimal points.
• Residence within a commutable distance to Staverton.

Responsibilities

• Lead and organise a team of 3-4 Vehicle Technicians, managing daily schedules.
• Assist in workshop during complex technical issues or technician absence.
• Monitor progress and update customers on vehicle status.
• Source and supply parts to ensure timely repairs.
• Complete paperwork including returns, credits, and MOT administration.
• Cover service reception desk in absence of the Service Advisor.
• Discuss repairs with customers, advise on pricing, and recommend work.
• Perform ad hoc duties to support workshop operations.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer-facing

IT literacy

Organisational skills

Driving licence

Communication skills

Education

IMI/NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

Perfect Placement is recruiting an experienced Workshop Manager for a reputable family-run automotive service centre in Staverton, Gloucestershire. This full-time role offers training, progression, and a supportive team.

You will lead 3-4 Vehicle Technicians, coordinate daily schedules, liaise with customers, manage parts, and oversee MOT administration, while maintaining high service standards. Ideal candidates will have proven workshop management experience, a UK driving licence, and IT