Workshop Manager

Northgate Vehicle Hire Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading vehicle rental specialist as a Workshop Manager in Brent Cross. This role offers the chance to lead a dynamic team, ensuring high standards in workshop performance and customer service. With a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including a bonus scheme and generous holiday options, this position is perfect for experienced managers ready to make an impact. Be part of a forward-thinking company that values innovation and employee growth while maintaining a fleet of thousands of vehicles across the UK. If you're passionate about automotive excellence and team leadership, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Competitive bonus scheme

Overtime paid at time and a half

24 days holiday, increasing to 26

Free life assurance (2x salary)

Well-being services

Exclusive vehicle leasing schemes

Pension and save-as-you-earn schemes

Access to retailer discounts

Wagestream app for financial control

Qualifications

• Strong technical expertise in automotive workshop management.
• Practical business approach to workshop efficiency.
• People-oriented leader who adapts management style.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily workshop performance and team development.
• Ensure vehicles are safely and quickly returned to the road.
• Foster innovation and uphold service commitments.

Skills

Automotive Workshop Management

Customer Service

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Job description

Workshop Manager

Reference: MAY20257876

Expiry date: 12:28, Tue, 3rd Jun 2025

Location: Brent Cross

Benefits: To be discussed during the interview process

Salary: £42,000 basic + Bonus + Company Car/Allowance

Weekly Hours: 42.5 / Week

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

If you are an experienced Workshop Manager, Service Manager, Aftersales Manager, Workshop Controller, or Senior Vehicle Technician seeking the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you!

As a Workshop Manager, your responsibilities will include supporting our customers to deliver on their business promises by ensuring their vehicles are safely and quickly returned to the road. You will oversee daily workshop performance, develop a results-driven team that adheres to high technical and quality standards, foster innovation, minimize vehicle downtime, and uphold our service commitments.

About you

• You possess strong technical expertise with a solid background in automotive workshop management, earning the respect and trust of your team.
• You have a practical business approach, understanding what makes a workshop efficient and profitable.
• You are a people-oriented leader who values individual team member needs and adapts your management style accordingly.
• You are a natural mentor who enjoys sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues' growth.
• You are passionate about customer service, with the ability to resolve issues effectively and efficiently.

We offer an attractive basic salary along with many benefits, including:

• Competitive bonus scheme
• Overtime paid at time and a half (subject to business needs)
• Starting with 24 days holiday, increasing to 26 with service, plus options to buy or sell up to 5 days annually, plus public holidays and an extra day off for your birthday
• Free life assurance (2x your salary)
• Well-being services, including assistance programs, health cash plan, dental, and travel insurance
• Exclusive vehicle leasing schemes for colleagues
• Pension and save-as-you-earn schemes
• Access to retailer discounts and cashback deals via our Benefits App
• Wagestream app for financial control, including early access to wages and discounts

With over 60 branches nationwide, Northgate Vehicle Hire is a leading provider of light commercial vehicle rental solutions, partnering with prominent organizations across the UK. Part of the ZIGUP group, we support integrated mobility solutions across the UK, Ireland, and Spain. We offer growth opportunities, security, and a dynamic work environment where you can thrive.

Join us and be part of a forward-thinking, reliable, and innovative team.