Workshop Manager

Northgate Vehicle Hire Limited; Grantham; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Northgate Vehicle Hire Limited seeks a Workshop Manager in Grantham to lead their repair and maintenance workshops. The ideal candidate will have substantial management experience, technical skills, and a commitment to customer satisfaction, with a salary up to £39,000 plus bonuses and a robust benefits package.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus scheme

24 to 26 days holiday

Well-being services

Exclusive vehicle-leasing schemes

Pension and share schemes

Benefits App with discounts

Wagestream App for financial control

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Workshop Manager or similar role.
• Strong automotive workshop management background.
• Knowledge in enhancing workshop efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Maximize workshop efficiency and results.
• Support and coach team members effectively.
• Ensure excellent customer service and issue resolution.

Skills

Workshop Management

Technical Expertise

Customer Service

Team Management

Job description

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Workshop Manager

Reference: JUN20252147

Expiry date: 2025-07-11 15:58:00.000

Location: Grantham

Benefits: A superb range of exclusive colleague benefits and discounts

Workshop Manager - Grantham

Salary: up to £39,000 basic + Bonus + Company Car, excellent company benefits

Weekly Hours: 42.5 / Week

About us:
We are the UK's leading vehicle rental specialists with branches across the UK, Ireland, and Spain. Our workshops maintain and repair our own fleet, which includes circa 49,000 Vans and 19,000 Cars, providing a diverse range of vehicles to work on.

About you:

• You are a proven Workshop Manager, Service Manager, Aftersales Manager, Workshop Controller, or Senior Vehicle Technician seeking the next career step.
• You have a solid automotive workshop management background with technical expertise.
• You possess a common-sense business approach to maximize workshop efficiency and results.
• You are a people person who values your team and understands tailored management approaches.
• You are a natural coach who enjoys sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues.
• You have a passion for customer service and resolving issues effectively.

Benefits of working with Northgate Vehicle Hire:

• A great basic salary with additional benefits.
• Quarterly bonus scheme.
• Starting with 24 days holiday, increasing to 26, plus options to buy or sell extra days, plus public holidays and birthday leave.
• Well-being services including 24/7 GP, mental health support, physiotherapy, Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan, and Travel Insurance.
• Exclusive vehicle-leasing schemes.
• Pension and share schemes.
• Benefits App with discounts and cashback deals.
• Wagestream App for pay control, savings, discounts, and financial coaching.

With over 60 branches nationwide, Northgate Vehicle Hire is a leading provider of light commercial vehicle rental solutions, part of the larger ZIGUP group, supporting customers across the UK, Ireland, and Spain. We offer support, development opportunities, and security to help you thrive in your career.

We are agile, experts, imaginative, and reliable.