Workshop Manager

Perfect Placement; Dartington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £50k

In-house training

Pension scheme

20 days + BH

Career progression

Job summary

Perfect Placement is recruiting an experienced Workshop Manager for a reputable family-run automotive service centre in Staverton, Gloucestershire. This full-time role offers training, progression, and a supportive team.

You will lead 3-4 Vehicle Technicians, coordinate daily schedules, liaise with customers, manage parts, and oversee MOT administration, while maintaining high service standards. Ideal candidates will have proven workshop management experience, a UK driving licence, and IT

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a busy automotive workshop, ideally including an MOT centre.
• Strong leadership and customer-facing capabilities.
• Excellent organisational and IT literacy skills.
• Hold a valid UK driving licence with minimal points.
• Residence within a commutable distance to Staverton.

Responsibilities

• Lead and organise a team of 3-4 Vehicle Technicians, managing daily schedules.
• Assist in workshop during complex technical issues or technician absence.
• Monitor progress and update customers on vehicle status.
• Source and supply parts to ensure timely repairs.
• Complete paperwork including returns, credits, and MOT administration.
• Cover service reception desk in absence of the Service Advisor.
• Discuss repairs with customers, advise on pricing, and recommend work.
• Perform ad hoc duties to support workshop operations.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer-facing

IT literacy

Organisational skills

Driving licence

Communication skills

Education

IMI/NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

We are working with a reputable, family-run independent automotive service centre based in Staverton, Gloucestershire, to recruit an experienced Workshop Manager. This is a full-time permanent role offering excellent career prospects within a well-established business recognised for quality service and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

• The Workshop Manager role offers a competitive salary of up to £50,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
• Working hours are from 8:00am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday, with a half-hour lunch break and two tea breaks.
• This position provides full in-house training and development
• Workplace pension scheme
• 20 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Prospects for progression within a successful and award-winning company

Duties of a Workshop Manager

• Lead and organise a team of 3-4 Vehicle Technicians, managing daily schedules efficiently.
• Assist in the workshop during complex technical issues or technician absence.
• Monitor workshop progress and communicate with customers regarding vehicle status.
• Source and supply parts, ensuring timely availability for repairs.
• Complete all relevant paperwork, including returns, credits, and MOT administration.
• Cover the service reception desk in the absence of the Service Advisor.
• Discuss vehicle repairs with customers, advise on pricing, and recommend appropriate work.
• Perform ad hoc duties as required to support workshop operations.

Requirements of a Workshop Manager

• Proven experience managing a busy automotive workshop, ideally including an MOT centre.
• High technical ability, demonstrated through either an IMI/NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or extensive practical experience as a Vehicle Technician.
• Strong customer-facing skills with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team.
• Excellent organisational and IT literacy skills.
• Hold a valid UK driving licence with minimal points.
• Reside within a reasonable commutable distance to Staverton.

If you meet the above criteria and are seeking a rewarding role as a Workshop Manager within a respected automotive business, this could be the opportunity for you.