Workshop Manager

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

Job summary

A leading vehicle rental specialist seeks an experienced Workshop Manager to oversee workshop operations, ensuring high technical standards and customer satisfaction. The role offers career progression and numerous benefits in a vibrant work environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Enhanced overtime pay

24 days holiday, increasing with service

Free life assurance

Well-being services

Vehicle-leasing schemes

Pension schemes

Retailer discounts

Wagestream App for financial planning

Qualifications

• Strong background in automotive workshop management.
• Practical business approach to optimize operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily workshop performance and develop a results-driven team.
• Ensure vehicles are safely and promptly returned to the road.

Skills

Technical Expertise

Leadership

Customer Service

Job description

Workshop Manager

Reference: MAY20257876

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

Location: Brent Cross

Benefits: Various benefits available

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 to work on.

If you are an experienced Workshop Manager, Service Manager, Aftersales Manager, Workshop Controller, or Senior Vehicle Technician seeking career progression, we want to hear from you!

As a Workshop Manager, you will support our customers in delivering on their business promises by ensuring their vehicles are safely and promptly returned to the road. You will oversee daily workshop performance, develop a results-driven team, uphold high technical and quality standards, drive innovation to minimize vehicle downtime, and uphold our service commitments.

About you

• You possess strong technical expertise and a solid background in automotive workshop management, earning the respect of your team through your knowledge and guidance.
• You have a practical business approach, understanding how to optimize workshop operations for outstanding results.
• You are a people-oriented leader who values personalized management to foster high performance.
• You are a natural mentor, passionate about sharing your knowledge and supporting colleagues' growth.
• You are committed to excellent customer service, adept at resolving issues efficiently.

We offer an attractive basic salary complemented by numerous benefits, including:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced overtime paid at time and a half (subject to business needs)
• Starting with 24 days of holiday, increasing to 26 with service, plus options to buy or sell up to 5 days annually, plus public holidays and a birthday day off
• Free life assurance (2x salary)
• Well-being services, including Colleague Assistance Programme, Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan, and Travel Insurance
• Exclusive vehicle-leasing schemes
• Pension and Save-as-You-Earn schemes
• Access to retailer discounts and cashback deals via our Benefits App
• Wagestream App for pay control, financial planning, and discounts

With over 60 branches nationwide, Northgate Vehicle Hire is a leading provider of light commercial vehicle rental solutions, partnering with renowned organizations. As part of ZIGUP, a provider of integrated mobility solutions supporting the UK, Ireland, and Spain, we offer extensive development opportunities, security, and a vibrant work environment. Join us to unlock your potential and thrive in your career.

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