Workshop Manager

Austin Fraser; Hallen; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Workshop Manager to lead a busy commercial vehicle workshop. In this pivotal role, you'll oversee daily operations, manage a skilled team, and ensure high service standards are maintained. With a focus on continuous improvement and staff development, this position offers stability and the opportunity to make a significant impact. Enjoy a competitive salary, straightforward working hours, and access to a comprehensive benefits package. If you're ready to take ownership of a dynamic workshop environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Company pension

Health care plan

Life assurance

Sick pay

Ongoing training and career development

Long service rewards

Employee support programmes

Qualifications

• Experience as a Workshop Manager or in a senior supervisory role.
• Hands-on background as a fully qualified technician is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of workshop technicians daily.
• Monitor workshop performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure efficiency and customer satisfaction through collaboration.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Commercial Awareness

Technical Background

Education

Qualified Technician

Job description

Workshop Manager
Location: Swindon
£45,000 per annum | OTE: £50,000
Monday to Friday | 39 hours per week
Permanent contract

The Opportunity
We're hiring a proactive and experienced Workshop Manager to lead a busy commercial vehicle workshop in Swindon. This is a key role focused on the smooth day-to-day running of the service department—managing technicians, developing staff, and ensuring that every vehicle leaves the workshop in top condition. With continued growth and investment across the business, this role offers long-term stability, strong earning potential, and the chance to really put your mark on a high-performing team.

What You'll Be Doing

1. Leading and motivating a team of workshop technicians on a daily basis
2. Ensuring technicians receive ongoing training and support to maintain high service standards
3. Monitoring workshop performance and identifying areas for process improvement
4. Working closely with service advisors and management to ensure efficiency and customer satisfaction
5. Delivering on KPIs and financial targets across productivity, quality, and customer service
6. Playing an active role in improving health & safety, compliance, and quality control

What You'll Need

1. Previous experience as a Workshop Manager or in a senior supervisory role
2. Hands-on background as a fully qualified technician (essential)
3. Proven leadership skills and the ability to manage both people and processes
4. Strong communication skills, both with your team and external customers
5. Ability to work under pressure, plan ahead, and meet tight deadlines
6. Commercial awareness with a clear understanding of service department performance metrics

What's In It for You?
Competitive base salary with achievable OTE
Straightforward working hours (Monday to Friday) with weekends off
Access to a full benefits package, including:

• Company pension
• Health care plan
• Life assurance
• Sick pay
• Ongoing training and career development
• Long service rewards
• Employee support programmes and more

Apply Now
If you're an experienced Workshop Manager ready to take ownership of a well-run, fast-moving commercial workshop, apply today. Send your CV in response to this advert or call Cal at Kemp Recruitment to learn more.

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