Workshop Manager

JCT600 Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave: 34 days including bank holidays

Enhanced paid maternity and paternity leave

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

A leading automotive company is seeking a results-driven Workshop Manager to lead a team at their Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealership in Cleckheaton. The role involves managing workshop resources, ensuring service quality, and developing team performance. Candidates should have prior experience in a main-dealer workshop and possess strong problem-solving and communication abilities. The company offers extensive annual leave, enhanced family support, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within a main-dealer workshop.
• Current workshop controller or Assistant Manager experience preferred.
• Full UK driving licence, free from excessive penalties.

Responsibilities

• Utilise resources in the workshop to achieve budgeted objectives.
• Ensure effective communication between the Workshop and Front of House team.
• Lead, coach and develop the Workshop team for performance improvement.
• Manage workflow through the workshop to achieve productivity and efficiency.
• Drive a team culture of high performance.

Skills

Strong diagnostic and problem-solving abilities

Excellent communication skills

Customer-first attitude

Customer focus

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

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Location: Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire

We’re looking for a results-driven Workshop Manager to lead our high-performing team at our Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealership in Cleckheaton. If you’re ready to boost your aftersales career with ongoing training, career progression, and a culture of excellence, this is your chance!

Your day-to-day will include:

• Utilising the resources in the workshop to achieve budgeted financial and operational objectives without compromising the quality of the work produced, ensuring at all times the highest level of customer experience.
• Ensuring effective communication between the Workshop and Front of House team to deliver the highest level of service to our customers.
• Leading, coaching and developing the Workshop team to elevate their performance and behaviours whilst delivering results, holding regular reviews and team meetings.
• Ensuring appropriate resource management overseeing the workflow through the workshop to achieve the highest levels of productivity, efficiency and utilisation.
• Maintaining He
• Driving and maintaining a team culture of high performance and excellence!

What we’re looking for:

• Experience: Previous experience working within a main-dealer workshop, current workshop controller or Assistant Manager. An NVQ Level 3 in Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair would be advantageous but not essential.
• Requirements: Full UK driving licence (free from excessive penalties)
• Skills:
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication to explain technical issues clearly.
• Customer-first attitude.

What we offer

• Annual leave: 34 days including bank holidays, increasing to 36 days (5 years) and 38 days (10 years)
• Family support: Enhanced paid maternity and paternity leave
• Training & development: From foundation to advanced levels through brand partner training and JCT600 academies

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Why JCT600?

• We’ve spent over 75 years building a business that values its people and their careers
• We pride ourselves on being rated highly by colleagues for engagement and inclusivity
• Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our “Life at JCT600” philosophy and seven colleague commitments

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Inclusivity & Diversity

JCT600 Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive business, we’re proud to be members of the Automotive 30% Club and a Disability Confident employer.

We try our hardest to make JCT600 feel like a home from home for all of our colleagues. To us, that’s a place where we can all feel supported to be our true selves every day and where our workforce represents the wonderful communities we serve.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Management

Industries

• Automotive and Retail Motor Vehicles

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