Workshop Manager

Auto Skills UK; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Workshop Manager, where you will lead a team of skilled HGV Technicians in a dynamic workshop environment. This role offers the opportunity to drive performance while ensuring customer satisfaction through quality service and effective management. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency, all while developing your team and fostering strong relationships with vehicle manufacturers. If you have a passion for automotive technology and leadership, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and engaging workplace.

Benefits

Bonus opportunities

Personal development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a workshop management or supervisory role.
• Strong background as an HGV Technician with leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and motivate a team of HGV Technicians to enhance performance.
• Ensure high customer satisfaction through quality checks and issue resolution.
• Maintain compliance with Health & Safety regulations in the workshop.

Skills

HGV Technician experience

Management skills

Leadership skills

Ability to work under pressure

Knowledge of automotive technology

Class 1 licence

Job description

WORKSHOP MANAGER

Salary - £45,000pa
Working Hours - 45 Hours per week
Location - Reading
Benefits: Bonus opportunities available, personal development

Our client is seeking an experienced Workshop Controller, Workshop Manager, or Workshop Foreman with a background as a HGV Technician in the Reading area.

Responsibilities of a Workshop Manager

1. Supervising and motivating our team of HGV Technicians and proactively reviewing daily workload to seek opportunities that will help drive performance.
2. Maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction by implementing quality checks, resolving any issues, and reassuring customers by providing all necessary information and advice.
3. Supervising the daily timekeeping of technicians and managing authorized absence to ensure a consistent level of attendance.
4. Maintaining relationships with vehicle manufacturers and providing technical information for Technicians during repair operations.
5. Complying with Health & Safety regulations and ensuring high standards of housekeeping and security are achieved and maintained within the workshop and surrounding areas.

Skills and Qualifications of a Workshop Manager

1. Prior experience in a similar role.
2. HGV Technician experience.
3. Ability to work calmly under pressure and manage a workshop.
4. Well-developed management and leadership skills.
5. A working knowledge of automotive technology, warranty systems, and the brand would be beneficial.
6. Class 1 licence would be advantageous.

If you are interested in hearing more about this Workshop Manager opportunity, please contact Joe Rolfe at AutoSkills.

Job Reference: 51266