Workshop Manager

ALECTO RECRUITMENT LTD; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

ALECTO RECRUITMENT LTD in Tewkesbury is seeking a Workshop Manager to lead a high-output commercial workshop for a fleet of around 100 vehicles. You will own day-to-day performance, safety and results, coordinating technicians and ensuring uptime.

The role requires strong leadership, KPI reporting, and a hands-on approach to process improvements, team development, and supplier negotiations. A UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience managing technicians with mixed skill levels.
• Ability to juggle changing priorities without dropping standards.
• A track record of spotting inefficiencies and fixing them.
• Strong communication skills and confidence producing clear reports.
• Sharp problem-solving ability and a mindset for continuous improvement.
• High personal integrity — trusted to run the workshop independently.
• Excellent attention to detail and a focus on end results.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Fleet Control: Stay ahead of defects, downtime and daily operational demands.
• Work Allocation: Prioritise jobs, direct the foreman and keep technicians productive.
• Supplier Negotiation: Secure the right parts at the right price.
• Compliance Management: Own regulatory standards, audits and safety culture.
• Process Improvement: Build and enforce systems for high workshop standards.
• Team Development: Coach technicians and apprentices to foster teamwork.
• Performance Reporting: Deliver clear reports to senior leadership and hit KPIs.
• Operational Oversight: Ensure all vehicles are maintained and ready for work.

Skills

Experience managing technicians

Prioritisation under pressure

Spotting inefficiencies

Strong communication

Problem solving / continuous improv

Integrity / independence

Attention to detail

Job description

Workshop Manager (RL33764) Tewkesbury, England

Salary: GBP55000 - GBP55000 per annum + benefits

Takeaway: You’ll run a high-output commercial workshop where your decisions directly impact fleet reliability, operational performance and business continuity.

The Role

This workshop is the engine room of the operation. With a fleet of around 100 commercial vehicles plus specialist jetting, tanker and survey units, the pressure is real - and the impact is huge. As the Workshop Manager, you take full ownership of day-to-day workshop performance, standards, safety and results.

You’re the person who keeps the wheels turning - literally.

What You’ll Lead

Fleet Control - Stay ahead of defects, downtime and daily operational demands.

Work Allocation - Prioritise jobs, direct the foreman and keep technicians productive and focused.

Supplier Negotiation - Secure the right parts at the right price.

Compliance Management - Own regulatory standards, audits, induction processes and workshop safety culture.

Process Improvement - Build, refine and enforce systems that keep the workshop running at a high standard.

Team Development - Coach technicians, support apprentices and drive a "one team" mentality.

Performance Reporting - Deliver clear reports to senior leadership and hit strict KPIs.

Operational Oversight - Ensure all vehicles - internal fleet and external client units - are maintained, serviced and ready for work.

What You Bring

Experience managing technicians with mixed skill levels.

Ability to juggle changing priorities without dropping standards.

A track record of spotting inefficiencies and fixing them.

Strong communication skills and confidence producing clear reports.

Sharp problem-solving ability and a mindset for continuous improvement.

High personal integrity — someone trusted to run the workshop independently.

Excellent attention to detail and a focus on end results.

Full UK driving licence.

Previous experience in a commercial workshop environment — ideally transport or heavy vehicle operations.