Workshop Manager

TIP Group; Coalville; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus £1,000

Private Healthcare for you & loved one

Well-being contributions

Pension with Aviva

Income protection

Life Assurance (3x salary)

Extra holiday days (up to 4)

Awards & recognition program

Job summary

TIP Group in Ellistown, United Kingdom, is seeking a skilled Workshop Manager to lead our workshop operations and stay focused on keeping trailers on the road. This hands-on leadership role will drive performance, safety, and efficiency across the team.

You will manage repairs, coordinate workloads, and champion cost-effective solutions while ensuring compliance with EHS and statutory requirements. A strong technical background and people leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on workshop experience with trailers and trucks.
• Previous workshop or team management experience is advantageous.
• Strong organisation, admin and IT skills; able to prioritise workloads.

Responsibilities

• Oversee workshop operations, including loading, repair prioritisation, systems and processes.
• Lead a hands-on team to maintain safe, efficient workshop practices.
• Keep fleets road-ready by minimising downtime and identifying economical repairs.
• Ensure inspections, services and repairs meet standards and legislation.
• Analyse maintenance trends, manage staffing and overtime, report performance.

Skills

Team leadership

Organisation

IT literacy

Problem solving

Education

City & Guilds Level 1/2/3

Job description

We’re TIP Group – a proud Great Place to Work® – and we’re looking for a skilled and motivated Workshop Manager to join our team at TIP Tankers Ellistown

This is a hands‑on leadership role where you’ll take ownership of workshop performance, keep trailers on the road, and lead a team that takes real pride in doing the job right.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing workshop operations, including loading, repair prioritisation, systems, and processes to meet customer and business demands
• Working closely with a supportive, hands‑on team to maintain safe, efficient, and high‑performing workshop practices
• Keeping our customers’ fleets road‑ready by minimising truck & trailer downtime and identifying the most economical repair solutions
• Ensuring all inspections, services, and repairs meet company standards and comply with all EHS and mandatory legislation
• Analysing maintenance trends, managing staffing and overtime, and highlighting performance and commercial opportunities to management

What You’ll Bring

• Time‑served technician background or City & Guilds Level 1, 2 & 3 (or equivalent) with solid trailer & truck repair experience
• Previous workshop or team management experience (highly advantageous)
• Strong organisation, admin, and IT skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
• A confident communicator who can challenge, question, and work autonomously
• A proactive mindset and a sense of ownership in your work
• A good sense of humour – we work hard, but we like a laugh too

Why TIP?

Because culture isn’t a poster on the wall and it’s something you should feel every day. We’re good at what we do and we put people first. We invest in your growth, value your voice, and genuinely care about our team. We don’t just say we’re a Great Place to Work® – we prove it. IT’S HOW WE ROLL.

Benefits include:

• £1,000 employee referral bonus
• Private Healthcare for You & Your Loved Ones
• Annual contribution towards your well‑being
• Pension Scheme with Aviva
• Income Protection available in case of long‑term sickness or disability
• Life Assurance (up to 3x annual base salary)
• Ability to buy up to 4 additional days for more holidays!
• Awards & Recognition so you feel valued for your hard work (e.g. Christmas vouchers, business hero awards etc.)

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