Workshop Manager

Auto Skills UK; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Commercial Vehicle industry is seeking an experienced Workshop Manager in Barnstaple. This role involves supervising HGV Technicians, ensuring customer satisfaction, maintaining safety standards, and managing workshop operations. Competitive salary up to £55,000 plus annual bonuses and benefits await the right candidate.

Benefits

Annual profit share bonus

Enhanced pension scheme up to 10%

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Prior experience in workshop management or as an HGV Technician.
• Senior experience in the municipal or refuse vehicle industry.
• Class 1 licence would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and motivate HGV Technicians and manage workloads.
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and quality checks.
• Maintain relationships with vehicle manufacturers and oversee compliance with Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Prior experience in a similar role

HGV Technician experience

Municipal, refuse, or waste management industry experience

Job description

WORKSHOP MANAGER

OTE: £55,000pa

Salary: £48,000pa - £52,000pa + Annual Bonus

Working Hours: 45 Hours per week

Location: Barnstaple

Benefits: Annual profit share bonus, enhanced pension scheme up to 10%, 25 days holiday + bank holidays

Our client is seeking an experienced Workshop Manager or HGV Technician with senior experience within the municipal vehicle or refuse vehicle industry.

Responsibilities of a Workshop Manager

1. Supervising and motivating our team of HGV Technicians and proactively reviewing daily workload to seek opportunities that will help drive performance.
2. Maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction by implementing quality checks, resolving issues, and providing all necessary information and advice to reassure customers.
3. Supervising the daily timekeeping of technicians and managing authorized absence to ensure consistent attendance.
4. Maintaining relationships with vehicle manufacturers and providing technical information to Technicians during repair operations.
5. Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety regulations and maintaining high standards of housekeeping and security within the workshop and surrounding areas.

Skills and Qualifications of a Workshop Manager

1. Prior experience in a similar role.
2. HGV Technician experience.
3. Municipal, refuse, or waste management industry experience.
4. Class 1 licence would be advantageous.

If you are interested in hearing more about this Workshop Manager opportunity, please contact Joe Rolfe at AutoSkills.

Job Reference: 51675

AutoSkills UK is a recognized supplier of temporary and permanent staffing solutions within the Commercial Vehicle industry, from Technicians to Senior management.