Workshop Manager

Alecto Recruitment; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Alecto Recruitment in the Cheltenham area seeks a Workshop Manager to lead a high-output commercial vehicle workshop. You will own day-to-day performance, safety and standards across a fleet of around 100 vehicles and related units.

The role requires coordinating technicians, optimising parts supply, maintaining regulatory compliance and delivering KPI-driven reporting to senior leadership. A hands-on leader with strong communication and a mindset for continuous improvement is ideal.

Qualifications

• Experience managing technicians with mixed skill levels.
• Ability to juggle changing priorities without dropping standards.
• Track record of spotting inefficiencies and fixing them.
• Strong communication skills and reporting ability.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and integrity.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Workshop Manager - Commercial Vehicle Workshop (Cheltenham Area)

Salary: £55,000 + performance accountability

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.


• Solid IT skills (Microsoft Office essential).


• Full UK driving licence.


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