Workshop Manager

Holt Automotive Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,675 - 55,825; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

Performance Bonus

Opportunities for training and career progression

Supportive team culture

Modern workshop environment

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Workshop Manager for an HGV workshop in Birmingham. The role involves overseeing workshop operations, ensuring high standards of service delivery, and managing a skilled team of technicians. With a competitive salary of £50,750 plus benefits like a company car and a Monday to Friday workweek, this position offers an excellent work-life balance and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a commercial vehicle or HGV workshop is essential.
• Strong leadership, planning, and communication skills.
• Excellent understanding of HGV servicing and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all workshop staff, driving performance and quality.
• Manage day-to-day workshop operations, including diagnostics, servicing, and repairs.
• Ensure all work meets DVSA standards and adheres to health & safety policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Education

Recognised qualifications in HGV maintenance (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)

Tools

Workshop management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Job Title: Workshop Manager – HGV Workshop

Salary: £50,750 Basic Incl Bonus

Benefits: Company Car, Performance Bonus

Working Hours: Monday to Friday (No weekends)

Location: Birmingham

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced and driven Workshop Manager to lead our busy HGV workshop in Birmingham. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident leader with a strong technical background in heavy goods vehicle maintenance to take ownership of workshop operations, ensuring top-tier service delivery and safety compliance.

As Workshop Manager, you’ll be responsible for managing a skilled team of technicians, streamlining workflow, and delivering high standards in vehicle servicing and repairs. This role offers a £50,750 basic salary, bonus, company car, and a Monday to Friday workweek — giving you a great work-life balance with weekends off.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise all workshop staff, driving performance and quality.
• Manage day-to-day workshop operations, including diagnostics, servicing, and repairs.
• Ensure all work meets DVSA standards and adheres to health & safety policies.
• Maximise efficiency, workshop throughput, and technician productivity.
• Liaise with fleet customers, parts suppliers, and internal departments.
• Maintain accurate job records and ensure compliance with inspection and maintenance schedules.
• Carry out regular team briefings, training, and appraisals.
• Continuously improve workshop systems and cost-efficiency.

Requirements:

• Previous experience managing a commercial vehicle or HGV workshop is essential.
• Recognised qualifications in HGV maintenance (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• Strong leadership, planning, and communication skills.
• Excellent understanding of HGV servicing, compliance, and repair processes.
• Comfortable using workshop management systems and Microsoft Office.
• Full UK driving licence (an HGV licence is desirable but not essential).

What We Offer:

• £50,750 basic salary with a structured bonus scheme
• Company car
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Opportunities for training and career progression
• Supportive team culture and a modern workshop environment

How to Apply: If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV or call Anton on 07519070576.

Holt Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.

We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter

Holt Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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