Workshop Manager

Perfect Placement; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned automotive workshop is seeking a Classic Car Workshop Manager in the Hampshire area. The successful candidate will manage a team, oversee daily operations, and ensure quality restoration projects. Candidates should have proven workshop management experience, particularly in classic cars, alongside strong leadership and communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary, potential bonuses, and a supportive environment focused on automotive heritage.

Benefits

Competitive salary package with potential for bonus

Private medical and dental insurance

Opportunity to work in a historic car environment

Supportive leadership team

Qualifications

• Proven experience in automotive workshop management, ideally with classic cars.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate a team.
• Good technical knowledge of mechanics and restoration processes.

Responsibilities

• Managing a team of skilled mechanics and apprentices.
• Planning and overseeing daily workshop activities.
• Monitoring progress, budgets, and timelines.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project management skills

Technical knowledge of mechanics

Effective communication skills

Job description

Classic Car Workshop Manager

Location: Hampshire area.

Salary: £55,000.

Hours: Monday to Thursday 7am-5pm, Friday 7am-2.30pm.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with potential for bonus
• Private medical and dental insurance
• No weekend work unless involved with special summer events
• Opportunity to work in a renowned historic car environment
• Supportive leadership team and a passionate work environment

Duties

• Managing a team of skilled mechanics, engine builders, and apprentices
• Planning and overseeing daily workshop activities and projects
• Monitoring progress, budgets, and timelines to ensure timely delivery
• Delegating work effectively and supporting staff with technical issues

Requirements

• Proven experience in automotive workshop management, ideally with a focus on classic or historic cars
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and support a team
• Excellent project management skills, capable of multitasking and prioritising
• Good technical knowledge of mechanics and restoration processes
• Effective communication skills for client relations and team coordination
• Experience with managing workflows
• An interest or background in classic cars, restoration, or automotive heritage is desirable

How to Apply

If you are interested, please send your CV to Martin Bane quoting the job reference number.