Workshop Manager

Nicholas Associates Group Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive services provider in Leeds is seeking an experienced Workshop Manager to oversee the technical delivery and operation of the engine department. This hands-on role requires expertise in engine rebuilding, strong management skills, and the ability to drive continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have experience in a workshop environment and a focus on efficiency and productivity. A competitive salary of £45-55K is offered, along with a commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience building, rebuilding, and tuning automotive engines.
• Proven workshop leadership or management experience in a main dealership or similar environment.
• Strong diagnostic skills, including data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Own delivery of engine rebuilds and refreshes to schedule and quality targets.
• Set and manage the workshop plan, resources, and priorities.
• Lead, develop, and performance-manage the engine team.

Skills

Engine building experience

Workshop leadership

Strong diagnostic skills

Confident communication

Using ERP systems

Data analysis

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position: Workshop Manager

Location: Leeds, Greater Leeds

Salary: £45-55K

We're looking for an experienced Workshop Manager to lead the technical delivery and day-to-day operation of our engine department. This is a hands-on role, combining engine build work with team leadership, scheduling, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Own delivery of engine rebuilds and refreshes to schedule and quality targets
• Be hands-on with engine builds when required
• Set and manage the workshop plan, resources, and priorities
• Lead engine failure analysis and non-conformance actions
• Manage dyno operations, ECU/data analysis, and technical support
• Drive department efficiency, productivity, and H&S standards
• Lead, develop, and performance-manage the engine team
• Create and maintain SOPs, quality standards, and training plans
• Work closely with R&D, production, quality, and operations

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience building, rebuilding, and tuning automotive engines
• Proven workshop leadership or management experience in a main dealership or similar environment
• Strong diagnostic skills, including data analysis
• Confident communicator with a practical, delivery-focused mindset
• Comfortable using ERP systems and MS Office

This role suits someone who enjoys leading from the front, takes ownership of standards and results, and wants real influence over how a high-performance engine workshop runs.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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