Workshop Manager

Northgate Vehicle Hire; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme 10%

Holiday entitlement 24-26 days

Well-being services

Vehicle leasing

Pension & SAYE

Discounts & cashback

Stream pay app

Job summary

Northgate Vehicle Hire is seeking a Workshop Manager in Milton Keynes. The role requires technical expertise and a solid workshop management background to lead a team, optimise workshop performance, and drive high standards of service for our fleet of vans and cars.

You will oversee operations, coach staff, and ensure excellent customer service while delivering results. The company offers a strong salary, 10% bonus scheme, and extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Qualified technical expert (level 3 NVQ or City and Guilds in Light Maintenance) with a solid workshop management background.
• Strong business sense to maximise efficiencies and opportunities to produce outstanding results.
• People person with some management experience who cares about their team.
• Natural coach who loves sharing knowledge with others.
• Passion for customer service and solving issues as Workshop Manager.

Skills

Workshop management

People management

Customer service

Coaching

Technical expertise

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Light Maintenance

City & Guilds in Light Maintenance

Job description

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Workshop Manager

Reference: JUL20268382

Expiry date: 2026-09-01 08:35:00.000

Location: Milton Keynes

Benefits: bonus and other company benefits

Salary: up to£43k basic + Bonus + excellent company benefits

Weekly Hours: 42.5 / Week (Mon-Fri 8am-5.30pm)

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 with some management experience - 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, a great 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 bonus scheme 10%
• Start with 24 days, increasing to 26 days with service , plus the flexibility to buy or sell up to 5 extra days each year . Of course, you’ll have public holidays too and an extra day off to celebrate your birthday !
• well-being services (incl. 24/7 GP service, mental health support and physiotherapy + Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan & Travel Insurance)
• exclusive employee vehicle-leasing schemes
• pension & save-as-you-earn share scheme
• Our Benefits App offering unlimited access to a huge range of retailer discounts and cashback deals (incl. Tesco, Asda, Currys, B&Q & Wickes to name just a few)
• Stream App for all our colleagues - a Financial Wellbeing app that gives you more control over your pay. Not only does it let you choose when to get paid it also lets you put money aside each month and in addition you can get discounts on your shopping, check what benefits you're eligible for and can even put you in touch with a financial 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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