Workshop Manager

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A busy, family-run vehicle repair workshop in Small Heath is seeking a skilled Workshop Manager. You will oversee around 6 technicians, split roughly 70% management and 30% hands-on work in the workshop.

We offer a stable, long-term career in a supportive, family-run business with clear responsibilities, a strong customer focus, and opportunities to develop the team and workshop performance.

Qualifications

• Qualified Vehicle Technician or time-served status.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle servicing, diagnostics and repairs.
• Experience leading a workshop team.
• Experience managing a team of around 6 staff.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operation of the workshop.
• Lead and develop a team of around 6 technicians and support staff.
• Allocate work and ensure high standards and efficiency.
• Monitor productivity and workshop performance.
• Carry out quality control checks.
• Support diagnostics, servicing, maintenance and repair work.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed.
• Deliver excellent customer service and maintain relationships.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Health & safety awareness

Job description

Family-Run Vehicle Repair Workshop Location: Small Heath

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm

Saturday: Occasional Saturday mornings

Workshop Manager Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Workshop Manager to join our successful family-run vehicle repair business. This Workshop Manager role is perfect for someone who enjoys leading a team while remaining involved in the day-to-day workshop operations.

We are seeking a hands-on Workshop Manager who can oversee a team of approximately 6 staff, maintain high standards of workmanship, and ensure the smooth running of a busy workshop. The successful Workshop Manager will spend approximately 70% of their time managing the operation and 30% working on the tools.

This is an excellent position for a motivated Workshop Manager looking for a long-term career with a respected independent garage.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day operation of the workshop
• Leading, motivating and developing a team of around 6 technicians and support staff
• Allocating work and ensuring jobs are completed efficiently and to a high standard
• Monitoring productivity, efficiency and workshop performance
• Carrying out quality control checks
• Supporting diagnostics, servicing, maintenance and repair work as required
• Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed
• Delivering excellent customer service and maintaining strong customer relationships

Requirements

• Qualified Vehicle Technician or time-served Vehicle Technician
• Strong all-round knowledge of vehicle servicing, diagnostics and repairs
• Previous workshop management, supervisory or team leader experience
• Experience managing a team of approximately 6 staff
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to lead by example and maintain high workshop standards
• Full UK Driving Licence

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £55,000 - £60,000
• Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm
• Occasional Saturday mornings onlyFamily-run business with a friendly and supportive culture
• Stable, long-term career opportunity
• Genuine autonomy and responsibility within the role

If you are an experienced Workshop Manager, Senior Technician or Workshop Controller looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.