VMU Manager

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary of £50,000-£55,000 per annum

23 days' annual leave, plus an extra"

Four times salary death-in-service

Branded uniform and boot allowance

Auto-enrolment pension and enhanced M+

Wellness programme, EAP, online GP and

Mental Health First Aiders and toolbox

Reward, recognition and long-service

Annual appraisals, manufacturer and in

Career progression within an award‑be…

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd is recruiting an experienced VMU Manager to lead a busy commercial vehicle workshop in Dagenham, Essex. You will play a key role in maintaining operational excellence, developing the team and supporting ongoing business success.

Working Monday to Friday, 07:00–16:30 (45 hours per week), the VMU Manager will earn £50,000–£55,000 per year, with flexibility to meet operational demands.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a VMU Manager, Commercial Workshop Controller or Commercial Service Manager.
• Proven experience managing a commercial vehicle workshop or fleet-focused operation.
• Strong leadership, communication, coaching and motivational skills.
• Experience planning workforce resources and controlling labour costs.
• Understanding of workshop performance, work in progress and cash control.
• Ability to manage contractors, facilities, equipment and operational processes.
• Strong organisation skills and a commitment to safety, quality and customer service.

Responsibilities

• As VMU Manager, lead by example and create a positive, productive and supportive working environment.
• Spend at least 60% of your time managing, guiding and developing the workshop team.
• Plan workforce resources to meet customer fleet demands and control labour costs.
• Manage third-party contractors, facilities, equipment, bays and diagnostic installations.
• Ensure compliance with safety audits and approved working practices.
• Monitor workshop performance across retail sales, warranty and internal contracts.
• Manage work in progress, cash control and service pricing.
• Support recruitment, induction, retention, coaching and performance management.
• Prepare plans and calculations for workshop, facilities and staffing investments.

Job description

We are recruiting an experienced VMU Manager to lead and develop a busy commercial vehicle workshop in Dagenham, Essex.

Joining our client as a VMU Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining operational excellence, developing our people and supporting continued business success.

Working Monday to Friday, 07:00 to 16:30, for 45 hours per week, the successful VMU Manager will receive £50,000-£55,000 per annum, depending on experience. Flexibility may be required to meet operational demands.

Benefits

• Salary of £50,000-£55,000 per annum
• 23 days' annual leave, plus an additional day off for your birthday
• Four times salary death-in-service benefit
• Branded uniform and boot allowance
• Auto-enrolment pension and enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Wellness programme, Employee Assistance Programme, online GP services and second medical opinion
• Mental Health First Aiders and toolbox insurance
• Reward, recognition and long-service programmes
• Annual appraisals, manufacturer training and access to an in-house training hub
• Career progression within an award-winning organisation recognised for workplace culture, wellbeing and development

Duties

• As VMU Manager, lead by example and create a positive, productive and supportive working environment
• Spend at least 60% of your time managing, guiding and developing the workshop team
• Plan workforce resources to meet customer fleet demands and control labour costs
• Manage third-party contractors, facilities, equipment, bays and diagnostic installations
• Ensure compliance with safety audits and approved working practices
• Monitor workshop performance across retail sales, warranty and internal contracts
• Manage work in progress, cash control and service pricing
• Support recruitment, induction, retention, coaching and performance management
• Prepare plans and calculations for workshop, facilities and staffing investments

Requirements

• To succeed as a VMU Manager, you will have previous experience as a VMU Manager, Commercial Workshop Controller or Commercial Service Manager
• Proven experience managing a commercial vehicle workshop or fleet-focused operation
• Strong leadership, communication, coaching and motivational skills
• Experience planning workforce resources and controlling labour costs
• Understanding of workshop performance, work in progress and cash control
• Ability to manage contractors, facilities, equipment and operational processes
• Strong organisation skills and a commitment to safety, quality and customer service

We will support the appointed VMU Manager with manufacturer training, in-house development and clear progression opportunities.