Workshop Manager

Jago Consultants; Chichester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Chichester is seeking a Workshop Manager to oversee operations in a busy workshop. The role involves managing staff, handling customer interactions, and ensuring smooth operations. Ideal candidates will have motor trade experience and strong IT literacy, particularly with Kerridge. A full driving licence is required.

Benefits

Company perks and benefits

Qualifications

• Previous motor trade experience is essential.
• Experience carrying out MOT testing is helpful but not essential.
• Attention to detail ensuring KPI accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Managing workshop staff and booking diary.
• Dealing with customers face to face and over the phone.
• Ensuring efficient workshop operations.

Skills

Customer service

Workshop management

Numerical skills

Administrative skills

Education

Full driving licence

IT literacy including Kerridge knowledge

Job description

Workshop Manager – Around the Chichester area

Basic up to £35,000 + Bonus

We are looking for another workshop manager or assistant to keep up with increasing workflow. Previous motor trade experience and a good knowledge of cars is essential for this role. Experience carrying out mot testing and car repairs is also helpful but not essential. My client has a large 5000sq ft workshop with state of the art plant and machinery. You would be joining a great team with lots of company perks and benefits.

The role includes:

• Dealing with customers face to face and over the phone from the service desk.
• Managing workshop staff and the booking diary.
• Ensuring that the workshop is being run efficiently.
• Dealing with incoming phone calls and emails.
• Ordering parts.
• Some B2B relationship management.

Workshop Controller- Requirements:
Ideally previous experience of working as a Workshop Controller or Service Manager but NOT essential
To be confident, with a strong understanding of workshop processes and how to get the best from a team.
Full driving licence. Any endorsements must be notified
IT literate. Kerridge knowledge would be a distinct advantage
Good numerical and administrative skills, with attention to detail to ensure accuracy of KPI’s

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Created on 29/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom