Technical Operations Manager - Killingholme

Groupe CAT company; Immingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Groupe CAT in the United Kingdom seeks a Technical Operations Manager to lead Mechanical and Bodyshop teams at the Killingholme Compound, driving safe and high‑quality repair and maintenance operations.

You will manage workshop performance, develop skilled technicians and ensure excellence in quality, productivity and customer service across the department.

Qualifications

• Strong technical leadership with proven track record in automotive workshop operations.
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing high-performing workshop teams.
• Knowledge of Lean methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Good understanding of health & safety legislation and ISO standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and business management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead Mechanical and Bodyshop teams to deliver safe, efficient, and high‑quality operations.
• Oversee daily workshop performance, ensuring productivity, quality and customer targets are met.
• Drive continuous improvement, introducing best practices and technical innovations.
• Ensure health, safety, quality and ISO standards compliance across the workshop.
• Manage departmental resources, budgets, equipment and supplier relationships.

Skills

Team leadership

Lean methods

Health & safety

Diagnostics

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in Automotive Mechanics

Job description

GIVE YOUR CAREER A BOOST!

Here, every talent counts.

Joining our team means becoming part of a dynamic, innovative and rapidly evolving environment, where everyone has the opportunity to grow, express themselves and make a difference.

Whether you’re just starting out or an experienced professional, we offer a collaborative environment, varied roles and real opportunities for career progression.

Good news: our Killingholme Compound is recruiting for a Technical Operations Manager

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY ROLE

At the heart of our business, you will lead our Mechanical and Bodyshop teams, driving safe, efficient, and high-quality repair and maintenance operations. You will manage workshop performance, develop skilled technicians, and ensure exceptional standards of quality, productivity, and customer service are consistently achieved.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and develop Mechanical and Bodyshop teams to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality operations.
• Oversee daily workshop performance, ensuring productivity, quality, and customer targets are achieved.
• Drive continuous improvement, introducing best practices and technical innovations.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, quality, and ISO standards.
• Manage departmental resources, budgets, equipment, and supplier relationships.
• Monitor performance, analyse key metrics, and drive operational excellence through effective reporting.

YOUR PROFILE

Education,skills and experience

We're looking for a strong technical leader with a proven track record in automotive workshop operations and team management. You will have:

• City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent qualification in Automotive Mechanics, Vehicle Maintenance, or Repair.
• Proven experience managing mechanical repair and workshop operations within the automotive industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of vehicle maintenance, diagnostics, repair processes, and quality standards.
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing high-performing workshop teams.
• Sound knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and compliance within a workshop environment.
• Experience with Lean methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and business management systems.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality standards would be advantageous.

Interpersonal skills

• Excellent organisational skills, including workflow planning, resource allocation, and capacity management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify efficiencies and improve operational performance.
• Excellent communication, planning, and stakeholder management skills, with a focus on delivering high levels of quality, safety, and customer service.

WHAT WE OFFER

• The opportunity to develop within a structured, stable organisation, with robust processes that encourage innovation and continuous improvement.
• Work in a friendly, collaborative environment where mutual support is at the heart of professional relationships.
• Benefit from opportunities for professional development and skills enhancement within a large, well-established group.

READY TO TAKE ON THE CHALLENGE?

Join us and let’s hit the road together!