Workshop Manager

Dennis Eagle; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' holiday + Bank Holidays (pro‑

Job summary

Dennis Eagle is seeking a Workshop Manager to oversee repair and maintenance contracts across Bridgwater and Williton. The role leads day-to-day workshop operations, supports the engineering team and ensures vehicles are maintained safely and efficiently to required standards.

The position requires experience managing a commercial vehicle workshop, knowledge of servicing, diagnostics and repairs, and strong people, safety and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a commercial vehicle workshop or similar operation.
• Knowledge of commercial vehicle servicing, diagnostics and repairs.
• Experience supporting and motivating a team.
• Good understanding of health and safety and workshop compliance.
• Relevant motor industry and management qualifications.
• Strong communication, customer service and organisational skills.
• A full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Managing the daily workshop operation across both sites.
• Supporting and organising the engineering team.
• Ensuring servicing, inspections, repairs and MOTs are completed on time.
• Monitoring vehicle availability and workshop performance.
• Maintaining accurate job, cost and compliance records.
• Managing stock, timesheets, holidays, absence and training.
• Completing safety inspections and operational reports.
• Building strong relationships with customers, suppliers and colleagues.

Skills

Workshop management

Vehicle servicing knowledge

Team motivation

Health and safety compliance

Driving licence

Education

Motor industry & management qualifications

Job description

Role

Workshop Manager (Managing Contract Engineer)

Location

Bridgwater, TA6 5LB

Hours

45 hpw, 9 hours per day between 06:00 and 18:00 Monday to Friday

Salary

up to £52,591 pa DOE

We’re looking for an experienced Workshop Manager to oversee our repair and maintenance contracts across Bridgwater and Williton. You’ll lead the day-to-day workshop operation, support the engineering team and ensure vehicles are maintained safely, efficiently and to the required standard.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing the daily workshop operation across both sites
• Supporting and organising the engineering team
• Ensuring servicing, inspections, repairs and MOTs are completed on time
• Monitoring vehicle availability and workshop performance
• Maintaining accurate job, cost and compliance records
• Managing stock, timesheets, holidays, absence and training
• Completing safety inspections and operational reports
• Building strong relationships with customers, suppliers and colleagues

What we’re looking for

• Experience managing a commercial vehicle workshop or similar operation
• Knowledge of commercial vehicle servicing, diagnostics and repairs
• Experience supporting and motivating a team
• A good understanding of health and safety and workshop compliance
• Relevant motor industry and management qualifications
• Strong communication, customer service and organisational skills
• A full driving licence

Experience with stock control, repair estimates or an HGV licence would be an advantage.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We value potential and are committed to supporting your development.

We recognise the importance of flexibility and offer a range of flexible and hybrid working arrangements where the nature of the role and business needs allow. If you'd like to understand what options may be available for this position, please contact our Recruitment team.

At Dennis Eagle, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and a Disability Confident organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and has the opportunity to succeed. As part of this commitment, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we'll be happy to support you.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Enhanced pension and life assurance: We contribute 5% of your salary into our pension scheme and provide life assurance cover of five times your basic salary.
• Enhanced family leave policies: Support for life's important moments through our family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption and other family leave provisions.
• Health and wellbeing support: Company-funded Health Shield Medical Cash Plan, GP Anytime service, Occupational Health support and health surveillance.
• Employee support services: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and Care Concierge service, providing practical, emotional, financial and wellbeing support when you need it.
• Career development opportunities: From role-specific training and apprenticeships to leadership and management development programmes, we're committed to helping our people learn and grow.
• Cycle to Work scheme: Save on commuting costs while supporting a healthier lifestyle.
• My Benefits platform: Access discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment, health and wellbeing services, and more.
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