VMU Manager

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary

Bonus scheme

Overtime pay

Holiday entitlement

Workwear allowance

Discounts

Wellness programme

Recognition rewards

Training incl IRTEC

Career progression

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd in Didcot, Oxfordshire, is seeking a Vehicle Maintenance Unit Manager to oversee the VMU for a franchised dealer group. You will manage a fleet of light commercial and heavy goods vehicles, ensuring safety and quality.

The role offers a competitive salary around £45,000 per annum, a bonus scheme, overtime rates, 30 days leave, and full training including IRTEC accreditation, with clear progression within a multi-award-winning dealer group.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (light or heavy).
• Proven supervisory or managerial experience within a workshop environment.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and team orientation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and plan workforce resource allocation to meet fleet demands.
• Control labour costs and oversee third-party service provision.
• Ensure compliance with safety audits and contractor work codes.
• Oversee workshop facility planning, including bays, tools, and diagnostic installations.
• Prepare investment proposals for workshop upgrades and HR planning.
• Review and adjust workshop service prices in consultation with senior management.
• Monitor workshop performance metrics including retail sales, warranty, and internal contracts.
• Oversee work in progress (WIP), cash control, and invoicing.
• Recruit, induct, and develop workshop staff.
• Lead, motivate, and coach team members to maintain a high-performance environment.
• Set and review individual target agreements with staff.
• Maintain excellent communication with team members, customers, and senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Organisation

Prioritisation

Education

Level 3 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

Vehicle Maintenance Unit Manager Needed in Didcot, Oxfordshire

Our client, a respected franchise-approved commercial vehicle dealer group with multiple sites nationwide, is seeking a Vehicle Maintenance Unit Manager to oversee their Vehicle Maintenance Unit in Didcot. This key role involves managing a fleet of light commercial and heavy goods vehicles, ensuring operational efficiency and maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

Benefits for the Successful VMU Manager:

• Competitive salary around £45,000 per annum, dependent on experience
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Overtime paid at enhanced rate (time and a half)
• 30 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Branded overalls and boot allowance
• Access to hundreds of practical, recreational, and salary-sacrifice discounts
• Staff wellness programme
• Regular staff recognition rewards
• Full training, including IRTEC Inspection Accreditation and manufacturer technical development
• Opportunities for career progression within a multi-award-winning dealer group with over 50 years of operation

Duties as a VMU Manager Include:

• Manage and plan workforce resource allocation to meet fleet demands
• Control labour costs and oversee third-party service provision
• Ensure compliance with safety audits and contractor work codes
• Oversee workshop facility planning, including bays, tools, and diagnostic installations
• Prepare investment proposals for workshop upgrades and HR planning
• Review and adjust workshop service prices in consultation with senior management
• Monitor workshop performance metrics including retail sales, warranty, and internal contracts
• Oversee work in progress (WIP), cash control, and invoicing
• Recruit, induct, and develop workshop staff
• Lead, motivate, and coach team members to maintain a high-performance environment
• Set and review individual target agreements with staff
• Maintain excellent communication with team members, customers, and senior management

Requirements:

• Level 3 qualification (NVQ/City & Guilds/IMI) in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (light or heavy)
• Proven supervisory or managerial experience within a workshop environment
• Resilient, strong communicator, and team-oriented
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise tasks effectively to meet deadlines and maximise productivity
• HGV driving licence highly advantageous but not essential

If you are an experienced Vehicle Maintenance Unit Manager seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity within a leading dealer group, this vacancy offers a secure career path and competitive package.