Workshop Manager

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave

Bank holidays to 30 days

Birthday leave

Annual salary reviews

Company pension

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Discounted vehicle hire

Training and development

Career progression

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd in Oldbury is seeking an experienced Workshop Manager to oversee a busy commercial vehicle workshop, ensuring vans, LCVs and HGVs are maintained and kept in service. This is a fully off-the-tools leadership role focused on performance, people management and process improvement.

You will manage a skilled team, drive workshop KPIs, and coordinate servicing and repairs while maintaining high safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience managing or supervising an automotive or commercial vehicle workshop.
• Strong knowledge of vans/LCVs/HGVs.
• Experience as a Workshop Manager, Controller, Foreman or similar.
• Solid technical understanding of commercial vehicle servicing and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation of a busy van/LCV/HGV workshop.
• Lead and develop a team of vehicle technicians.
• Plan and allocate workloads and inspections.
• Monitor productivity, KPIs and fleet downtime.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed.
• Coordinate servicing, diagnostics and repairs to keep vehicles on the road.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Workshop planning

Health & safety

Communication

Organisational skills

Full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Job description

Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

No Weekends | Off the Tools | Excellent Benefits & Career Progression

We are recruiting an experienced Workshop Manager to take responsibility for a busy commercial vehicle workshop in Oldbury, overseeing the maintenance and repair of a fleet consisting of vans, LCVs and HGVs.

This is a fully off-the-tools management position, ideal for an experienced Workshop Manager, Workshop Controller, Foreman or senior commercial vehicle professional looking to concentrate on leadership, workshop performance and people management.

Due to the nature of the fleet, applicants will need a good technical understanding of the van, LCV and/or HGV industries, with previous experience working within a commercial vehicle workshop environment highly desirable.

Salary & Benefits

• Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays rises with service to 30 days
• Additional birthday leave
• Annual salary reviews
• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted vehicle hire
• Excellent training and development
• Genuine long-term career progression
• Relocation assistance where applicable

Why Work for Us?

This is an excellent opportunity for a Workshop Manager looking to step away from the tools and take ownership of a busy commercial vehicle operation.

You’ll be joining a large, established organisation offering excellent job security, structured development and genuine opportunities to progress your management career.

You’ll manage a varied fleet of vans, LCVs and HGVs, making this particularly attractive for someone who already understands the demands of the commercial vehicle sector.

With Monday-to-Friday hours and no weekend working, the position also offers an excellent work-life balance compared with many workshop management positions.

Workshop Manager Role

As Workshop Manager, you will take responsibility for the efficient day-to-day running of the workshop, leading the technical team and ensuring vans and HGVs are maintained, repaired and returned to service efficiently.

Responsibilities will include:

• Managing the day-to-day operation of a busy van, LCV and HGV workshop
• Leading, supporting and developing a team of commercial Vehicle Technicians
• Planning and allocating workshop workloads effectively
• Coordinating servicing, maintenance, inspections, diagnostics and repairs
• Monitoring productivity, efficiency and workshop KPIs
• Managing vehicle downtime and maximising fleet availability
• Ensuring vans and HGVs are maintained to the required standards
• Ensuring appropriate vehicle maintenance and compliance procedures are followed
• Supporting Technicians with technical issues and escalating where necessary
• Monitoring jobs from initial booking through to completion
• Ensuring accurate workshop and maintenance records are maintained
• Managing workshop health and safety
• Supporting recruitment, training, performance management and development
• Liaising with internal departments, suppliers and other stakeholders
• Driving continuous improvement across workshop processes and performance

This is an off-the-tools position. Your responsibility will be managing the workshop, vehicles, workload and technical team rather than routinely carrying out repairs yourself.

Workshop Manager Requirements

For this Workshop Manager position, we are looking for someone with:

• Previous experience managing or supervising an automotive or commercial vehicle workshop
• Good knowledge of vans, LCVs and/or HGVs is required
• A strong understanding of the commercial vehicle industry
• Experience as a Workshop Manager, Workshop Controller, Workshop Foreman, Assistant Workshop Manager or similar
• Strong automotive/commercial vehicle technical knowledge
• Understanding of commercial vehicle servicing, maintenance and repair requirements
• NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or equivalent would be advantageous
• Strong people-management and leadership skills
• Experience planning and allocating Technician workloads
• Good understanding of workshop productivity, efficiency and KPIs
• Strong health and safety awareness
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Full UK driving licence

If you are an experienced Workshop Manager with knowledge of vans and HGVs and you’re looking for a fully off-the-tools management position offering a £50,000 - £55,000 basic salary, Monday-to-Friday working and no weekends, apply today for further information.

All applications are treated in the strictest confidence.