Head of Automotive Workshop Operations

Uniting Holding; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Leave Purchase Programme

Long Service Awards

Staff Purchase Schemes: Tyres

Staff Purchase Schemes: Tools

Bike to Work

Discounted Gym Membership

Death In Service Benefit

Digital GP Service

Job summary

National Vehicle Distribution is seeking an Automotive Workshop Operations Manager to oversee the Baldonnell Workshop, leading a large team of technicians in a fast-paced environment. The role focuses on applying lean principles, standardising processes, and driving technical innovation on the shop floor.

You will optimise workshop layouts, introduce new line procedures, and ensure compliance with safety regulations and RSA reporting. This is an on-site, senior leadership opportunity in Ireland.

Qualifications

• Deep, hands-on experience running busy workshop operations or vehicle modification lines.
• Proven track record leading, scheduling, and managing large teams of 50+ staff and technicians.
• Practical knowledge of automotive safety standards and multi-bay workflows.
• Experience dealing with regulatory authorities and OEM supplier teams.

Responsibilities

• Full Floor Ownership: daily control over workshop floor operations and scheduling.
• Facility & Workflow Integration: lead setup and flow optimization of bays, tooling & equipment.
• New Line Introduction: standardize daily procedures for local modification lines.
• Floor Walks & Process Improvement: conduct GEMBA walks to fix bottlenecks and waste.
• Regulatory & Safety Compliance: ensure RSA compliance and on-site documentation.

Skills

Workshop Leadership

Lean Principles

GEMBA Floor Walks

Vendor Relations

Communication

Job description

National Vehicle Distribution is seeking an Automotive Workshop Operations Manager to oversee the Baldonnell Workshop, leading a large team of technicians in a fast-paced environment. The role focuses on applying lean principles, standardising processes, and driving technical innovation on the shop floor.

You will optimise workshop layouts, introduce new line procedures, and ensure compliance with safety regulations and RSA reporting. This is an on-site, senior leadership opportunity in Ireland.