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Bartlett Park Garage Ltd; Chard Town; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Bartlett Park Garage Ltd in Chard is seeking an experienced workshop manager to lead our busy automotive repair centre. This is a full-time position focused on running the workshop rather than hands-on work.

You will oversee a team of 6 mechanics, 1 MOT tester and 1 apprentice, coordinating job allocation, workflow, quality control and compliance. You’ll work closely with admin for customer communication while providing technical oversight and sign-off as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a workshop team.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Ability to oversee workflow and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Allocate jobs and manage daily workshop workflow.
• Lead a team of 6 mechanics, 1 MOT tester and 1 apprentice.
• Ensure quality control and compliance across tasks.
• Provide leadership and sign-off on technical decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Workshop Management

Quality Control

Job description

This is a management role, not a primarily hands-on technician position. While a strong technical background is essential to earn the respect of the team and make sound decisions, this role is focused on running the workshop, not spending the bulk of your day on the tools.

We are a busy independent automotive repair centre in Chard, and we are looking for an experienced, organised manager to lead our workshop operations. This is a full-time management position overseeing a team of 6 mechanics, 1 MOT tester, and 1 apprentice.

You will be responsible for the smooth day-to-day running of the workshop — job allocation, workflow, quality control, compliance, and team leadership — ensuring the business operates efficiently and to a high standard. You'll work closely with our admin team, who handle the majority of direct customer communication, though you'll provide technical oversight and sign-off where needed.