Workshop Manager in Barnstaple)

Kemp Recruitment Limited; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in vehicle maintenance is seeking a Workshop Manager to oversee operations in Barnstaple. This role involves managing technicians, ensuring compliance with regulations, and driving service excellence. Ideal candidates will possess relevant engineering qualifications and a strong track record in workshop environments.

Qualifications

• Qualified in vehicle engineering, recognised qualifications essential.
• Experience in workshop management and health & safety compliance required.
• Desirable skills include HGV Category C licence and IOSH certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage multi-skilled technicians and build client relationships.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation and maintenance standards.
• Drive performance in workshop KPIs and staff development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Multitasking

Organisational Skills

Health & Safety Implementation

Influencing Skills

Education

Recognised vehicle engineering qualification (e.g. City & Guilds)

National Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)

Job description

Job Title: Workshop Manager

Shift: Monday – Friday days (40 hrs)

Location: Barnstaple

Salary: £48,000 - £52,000

Workshop Manager opportunity

Are you a skilled and motivated leader ready to take charge of busy workshop operations? We're looking for a dynamic Workshop Manager to oversee our contracts in North Devon and Somerset West & Taunton. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on delivering excellence across vehicle maintenance, compliance, customer satisfaction, and team performance.

Duties of the Workshop Manager

- Managing multi-skilled technicians across our main and satellite workshops.

- Building strong, proactive relationships with clients to ensure service expectations are met or exceeded.

- Ensuring all workshop activity complies with health & safety legislation and company policies.

- Overseeing all vehicle maintenance and repairs (internal and external), ensuring compliance with manufacturers' guidelines, contractual obligations, and legal standards.

- Driving performance in workshop KPIs, SLAs, service scheduling, quality control, and parts management.

- Controlling workshop systems, authorisations, and providing technical guidance to the team.

- Leading and developing your team through effective training, support, and performance management.

- Supporting other contracts and rental fleet maintenance as part of the wider SFS business.

- Using fleet management systems effectively for reporting, compliance, and cost control.

Experience/skills required for the Workshop Manager

- Recognised vehicle engineering qualification (e.g. City & Guilds) for HGVs

- National Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)

- Strong understanding and implementation of Health & Safety within workshop operations

- Track record in successfully managing vehicle workshops

- Professional, confident communicator and problem solver

- Excellent organisational and multitasking skills

- Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and within a team

- Strong influencing and change management skills

Desireable

- Experience with municipal vehicle maintenance

- HGV Category C licence

- IOSH Health & Safety qualification

- Membership of IRTE or similar industry body

This is your chance to lead a high-performing workshop environment where your expertise and leadership will directly influence success. You’ll be joining a forward-thinking company committed to operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and professional development.

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