Workshop Manager

ZIGUP plc; Inverness; Sur place; GBP 46 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Annual bonus up to 10%

Holiday allowance 24–26 days + buy/sac

Wellbeing services and health plans

Vehicle leasing schemes

Pension and Save-as-you-Earn scheme

Benefits App with discounts and cash­-

Stream App for pay control and finance

Résumé du poste

Northgate Vehicle Hire is recruiting a Workshop Manager to lead a busy workshop across our UK network. You will coach and develop the team, optimise efficiency, and ensure top‑quality service for customers and suppliers.

A strong technical background (NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in Light Maintenance) and proven workshop leadership are essential. The salary includes £45,540 basic with a bonus of up to 10% per year, across a 42.5 hour week, plus a comprehensive benefits package and career

Qualifications

• Qualified technical expert with Level 3 NVQ or City & Guilds in Light Maintenance.
• Solid workshop management background and ability to drive efficiency.
• Strong people skills and coaching mindset for a high-performing team.
• Customer service focus with delivery of reliable service to customers and suppliers.

Responsabilités

• Lead and develop a workshop team to maximise efficiency and output.
• Ensure high standards of service for customers and suppliers.
• Provide technical input, guidance, and coaching to the team.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence in the workshop.

Connaissances

Workshop management

Technical expertise

People management

Coaching

Customer service

Formation

NVQ Level 3 in Light Maintenance or City & Guilds

Description du poste

Salary: £45,540basic + up to 10% bonus pa OTE

Weekly Hours: 42.5 / Week

About us:
We are the UK's leading vehicle rental specialists that you may not have heard of. Our branches cover the UK, Ireland and Spain, our workshops maintain and repair our own fleet. Within the UK we operate circa 49,000 Vans and 19,000 Cars so there is a good variety of vehicles to work on.

About you

• At heart, you are a qualified technical expert (level 3 NVQ or City and Guilds in Light Maintenance) with a solid workshop management background - your team value your expert technical knowledge, input and guidance.
• You have a common-sense business approach - you know what makes a great workshop and how to maximise efficiencies and opportunities to produce outstanding results.
• Above all, you are a people person - you care about your team and understand that a one-size-fits-all approach is not always the best way to create a high-performing workshop team.
• You are a natural coach and love to share your knowledge with others - nothing gives you more job satisfaction than seeing a colleague you have supported doing well.
• You have a passion for customer service - you understand what is important to your customers and suppliers. If there is an issue, as Workshop Manager, you will know just how to solve it.

As a Workshop Manager with Northgate Vehicle Hire, we offer:

Of course, agreat basic salary, but there’s much more available for you at Northgate Vehicle Hire than just that. Some of our most popular benefits include (but aren’t limited to) …

• A fantastic yearlybonusscheme up to10%
• Startwith24days,increasing to26dayswithservice, plusthe flexibility to buy or sell up to 5 extra days each year. Of course,you’llhave public holidays too andan extra dayoffto celebrate your birthday!
• well-beingservices (incl. 24/7 GP service, mental health support and physiotherapy + Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan & Travel Insurance)
• exclusive employeevehicle-leasingschemes
• pension&save-as-you-earnshare scheme
• OurBenefits Appoffering unlimited access to a huge range ofretailer discountsandcashback deals(incl. Tesco, Asda, Currys, B&Q & Wickes to name just a few)
• Stream Appfor all our colleagues - a Financial Wellbeing app that gives you morecontrol over your pay. Not only does it let you choosewhento get paidit also lets you put money aside each month and in addition you can getdiscountson your shopping, check what benefits you're eligible for and can even put you in touch with afinancial coach!

With over 60 branches nationwide, Northgate Vehicle Hire are the UK’s go-to provider of light commercial vehicle rental solutions, partnering with some of the country’s most well-known organisations. We have gained a reputation for being at the forefront of the LCV sector and for helping our customers when they need us most.

We’re also part of something bigger - ZIGUP, a leading provider of integrated mobility solutions, supporting customers across the UK, Ireland, and Spain. We are proud to have been awarded a King's Award for Enterprise in 2025, recognised for our commitment to promoting opportunity and supporting social mobility. Unlock your potential in an industry-leading business, surrounded by inspiring individuals and leaders, fuelled by the opportunity to thrive in your career.

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone can thrive. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, identities, and abilities. If you need adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, just let us know. We’re here to support you.

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