Senior VMU Manager — Lead a High-Impact Workshop Team

Rygor Group; East Hagbourne; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Auto-enrolment pension

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Wellness programme & EAP

Mental Health First Aiders

Annual appraisals & progression

Manufacturer training

Long service recognition

Rygor Group Awards

Job summary

Rygor Group seeks an experienced VMU Manager for its Service Solutions division. The role focuses on leading a skilled team, planning workloads across vehicle service operations, and driving performance to meet fleet demands for UK clients.

You will manage labour costs, safety, and contractor compliance while shaping efficient workshop processes. You will inspire staff, deliver effective communication, and contribute to a culture of Rewarding, Reliable and Respectful service.

Qualifications

• Qualification required: Level 3 (NVQ or City and Guilds or IMI) in Vehicle Repair and maintenance.
• Resilience and strong coping skills to handle challenges.
• Excellent communication to lead and inspire the team.
• Motivation to drive personal and team success; a brilliant team player.
• Good time management to prioritize tasks and maintain workshop efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Plan and control workforce resource availability to meet fleet demands.
• Manage and control labour costs, including third-party usage.
• Ensure safety audits and code of practice for contractors.
• Oversee facility planning, bays, machines and tooling for efficient operations.
• Prepare planning and calculations for investments in workshops and HR.
• Review workshop service prices and adjust to market with management approval.
• Measure daily workshop performance across retail, warranty and internal contracts.
• Lead recruitment, induction, coaching and retention of staff.
• Define target agreements with employees and monitor achievement.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Time management

Workforce planning

Cost control

Education

Level 3 Vehicle Repair & Maintenance

Job description

Rygor Group seeks an experienced VMU Manager for its Service Solutions division. The role focuses on leading a skilled team, planning workloads across vehicle service operations, and driving performance to meet fleet demands for UK clients.

You will manage labour costs, safety, and contractor compliance while shaping efficient workshop processes. You will inspire staff, deliver effective communication, and contribute to a culture of Rewarding, Reliable and Respectful service.