Automotive Workshop Manager

Aqglobal; al-Ahmadi; On-site; KWD 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Aqglobal in Kuwait is seeking an experienced Workshop Manager to run our automotive workshop independently, overseeing daily operations, team leadership, and high-quality service delivery.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in automotive workshops with 3–5 years in a supervisory role, strong diagnostic and mechanical knowledge, and fluency in English and Arabic. Visa transfer and Kuwaiti driving license are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in automotive workshop management
• Minimum 10 years experience in an automotive workshop, with 3–5 years in a supervisory or managerial role
• Strong diagnostic and mechanical knowledge of diverse vehicle makes and models
• Fluency in English and Arabic; computer literate; MS Office knowledge

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all daily workshop activities independently to ensure smooth workflows and maximum productivity.
• Supervise, mentor, and assign tasks to mechanics, technicians, and support staff.
• Inspect diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance to meet high-quality standards and safety regulations.
• Greet clients, diagnose vehicle issues, provide accurate repair estimates, and handle customer feedback professionally.
• Manage spare parts inventory, source components, and coordinate with local Kuwaiti suppliers.
• Maintain accurate records of jobs, team performance, invoices, and workshop expenses.

Skills

Workshop management

Diagnostic skills

Mechanical knowledge

English & Arabic

Computer literacy

MS Office (Word & Excel)

Job description

Experience Required: 5+ years in automotive workshop management

We are looking for a dynamic, independent Workshop Manager to completely run and manage our automobile workshop in Kuwait. Ideal candidate should have strong technical background, sharp leadership skills, and the ability to oversee daily operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily Operations: Oversee and manage all daily workshop activities independently to ensure smooth workflows and maximum productivity.
• Team Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and allocate tasks to mechanics, technicians, and support staff.
• Quality Control: Inspect diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance work to ensure they meet high-quality standards and safety regulations.
• Customer Relations: Greet clients, diagnose vehicle issues, provide accurate repair estimates, and handle customer feedback professionally.
• Inventory & Procurement: Manage spare parts inventory, source components, and coordinate with local suppliers in Kuwait.
• Reporting: Maintain accurate records of jobs completed, team performance, invoices, and workshop expenses.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in an automotive workshop, with at least 3-5 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Technical Skills: Strong diagnostic and mechanical knowledge of diverse vehicle makes and models.
• Other Skills : Converse in English & Arabic. Should be computer literate
• Visa & License: Candidates should have a transferable visa (Article 18) & Kuwait driving license.
• Skills: computer literate, should have MS office skills especially in word and excel.