Workshop Manager

Octane Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement 32 days incl. bank

Life Insurance

Pension scheme

Staff discounts on servicing, tyres &\

Job summary

Octane Recruitment is seeking an experienced Workshop Manager in the Sheffield S11 area. This role suits a Vehicle Technician, Senior Technician or Workshop Supervisor aiming to progress into a Technical Assistant Manager while allocating work and supporting Technicians.

You will oversee daily workshop workload, perform servicing, repairs and diagnostics, and assist customers. A Full UK Driving Licence and right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Vehicle Technician or Senior Technician, with supervisory potential.
• Strong all‑round technical ability and leadership skills.
• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Allocate jobs and organise the daily workshop workload.
• Support and guide Technicians with technical issues.
• Carry out servicing, repairs and diagnostics when required.
• Complete quality checks and final vehicle inspections.
• Help keep the workshop productive and running efficiently.
• Support customers and front‑of‑house operations when needed.
• Step up and support the Centre Manager with day‑to‑day running.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Customer service

Diagnostics

Workshop supervision

Time management

Job description

Workshop Manager Sheffield, S11 area

We are recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Technician, Senior Vehicle Technician or Workshop Supervisor looking to progress into a Technical Assistant Manager role. This is ideal for a strong Technician with good leadership skills who can allocate work, support other Technicians and help customers when required. Applicants must be an experienced Vehicle Technician, a Full UK Driving Licence and have the right to work in the UK .

Location:Sheffield, S11

Salary:£36,000 basic salary plus bonusOTE:£42,000

Hours:Monday to Friday 8:30am 5:30pm (day off in the week), Saturday 8:30am to 4pm - 5 day working week

Reference:31130

Why Apply?

• Excellent opportunity for a Vehicle Technician to move into management
• Extensive technical and management training
• Clear career progression as the company continues to grow
• 32 days holiday including bank holidays
• Staff discounts on servicing, tyres and MOTs
• Life Insurance and pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Role

• Allocate jobs and organise the daily workshop workload
• Support and guide Vehicle Technicians with technical issues
• Carry out servicing, repairs and diagnostics when required
• Complete quality checks and final vehicle inspections
• Help keep the workshop productive and running efficiently
• Support customers and front-of-house operations when needed
• Step up and support the Centre Manager with the day-to-day running of the site

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician, Motor Vehicle Technician or similar
• Strong all round technical ability
• Good leadership skills with the confidence to support other Technicians
• Supervisory experience is desirable butnot essential
• Comfortable dealing with customers when required
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Right to work in the UK