Site Manager

The Vella Group Repair Centres; Penrith; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Laptop

Mobile phone

33 days holiday

Pension scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Ongoing training and development

Medicash healthcare scheme

Perkbox discounts

Childcare vouchers

Free on-site parking

Company uniform

Job summary

A leading automotive repair company is seeking a proactive Site Manager to oversee their Penrith operation. Responsibilities include managing daily site operations, leading and developing a skilled team, and ensuring high standards of customer service. The ideal candidate will have experience in the automotive repair sector and proven leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and benefits such as a company car, healthcare scheme, and ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership ability with operational or technical experience.
• Ambitious and proactive, ready to step into a leadership role.
• Hands-on approach with strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing daily site operations for efficiency and safety.
• Leading and developing a high-performing team.
• Delivering outstanding customer service and maintaining quality standards.
• Collaborating for process improvement and performance.
• Driving continuous improvement and profitability.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Customer service

Team motivation

Education

Experience in automotive/accident repair sector

Full UK driving licence

Job description

£50 - 55, 000 per annum plus car/allowance and bonus

(OTE up to £75, 000 per annum)

Lead the Future of Automotive Repair

The Vella Group is seeking a proactive, hands‑on Site Manager to lead our Penrith operation. Whether you’re an experienced Site Manager or a high‑performing Technician ready to take the next step, this is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a site within a fast‑growing, forward‑thinking automotive repair business.

Why Join The Vella Group?

• Be part of a UK‑wide automotive repair network with over 30 years of industry excellence
• Lead, inspire, and develop a skilled, passionate on‑site team
• Play a key role in driving performance, quality, and customer satisfaction
• Thrive in a culture that values innovation, integrity, and people development

The Role

As Site Manager, you’ll take full responsibility for the day‑to‑day performance of the Penrith site, ensuring operational excellence while leading from the front.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Managing daily site operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and accountability
• Leading, motivating, and developing a high‑performing team
• Delivering outstanding customer service and maintaining quality standards
• Collaborating with colleagues across the wider business to improve processes and workflows
• Driving continuous improvement, profitability, and site performance

About You

• Proven leadership ability with operational or technical experience
• Experience in the automotive/accident repair sector
• Ambitious, proactive, and ready to step into or grow within a leadership role
• A resilient, strategic thinker with a passion for people development and performance
• Hands‑on approach with strong problem‑solving skills

What We Offer

• Competitive salary plus bonus scheme
• Company car, laptop, and mobile phone
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Pension scheme and death in service insurance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Ongoing training and development (internal and external)
• Medicash healthcare scheme
• Perkbox - access to exclusive discounts and rewards
• Childcare vouchers or workplace nursery benefit
• Free on‑site parking and company uniform
• Monday to Friday, 8.5‑hour shifts
• Full UK driving licence required
• On‑site role based in Penrith

Ready to lead, inspire, and make an impact?

Apply today and take the next step in your career with The Vella Group.