Workshop Manager: Lead High-Volume Vehicle Prep

FOW

Trafford (Westmoreland County)

On-site

USD 56,000 - 71,000

Full time

11 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Company pension
Employee discounts
Ongoing training
Career progression

Job summary

FOW is seeking an experienced Workshop Manager to lead our busy vehicle preparation operation across 30 ramps. You will drive performance, productivity and quality, ensuring every vehicle is retail-ready on time in a high-volume environment.

You will manage a large team of technicians and staff, optimise workflow, and uphold safety standards while collaborating with purchasing, sales and vehicle prep teams. A strong leadership background and a full UK driving licence are required.

Qualifications

  • Experience as Workshop Manager or Senior Aftersales Manager.
  • Proven track record in a high-volume automotive workshop.
  • Strong leadership and people-management skills.
  • Excellent organisational and planning abilities.
  • Hands-on, results-driven approach.
  • Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, motivate and develop a large team of technicians, workshop controllers and support staff.
  • Manage workflow across 30 workshop ramps to maximise productivity and throughput.
  • Ensure all vehicles are prepared to company standards and delivered on time.
  • Monitor workshop KPI’s including efficiency, utilisation, quality and cost control.
  • Drive continuous improvement and operational best practice.
  • Maintain high standards of health and safety compliance.
  • Work closely with purchasing, sales and vehicle preparation teams.
  • Recruit, train and develop workshop personnel.

Skills

Leadership
People management
Planning

Job description

FOW is seeking an experienced Workshop Manager to lead our busy vehicle preparation operation across 30 ramps. You will drive performance, productivity and quality, ensuring every vehicle is retail-ready on time in a high-volume environment.

You will manage a large team of technicians and staff, optimise workflow, and uphold safety standards while collaborating with purchasing, sales and vehicle prep teams. A strong leadership background and a full UK driving licence are required.

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