Workshop Manager

Perfect Placement

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Workshop Manager to join our client's reputable dealership in Colne. This pivotal role offers an excellent opportunity for an automotive professional to lead a dedicated workshop team, uphold high standards of service and technical excellence, and contribute to a thriving automotive operation. Our client is committed to supporting their team with ongoing training, modern facilities, and a positive working environment.

Benefits Of A Workshop Manager:
  • Competitive OTE of approximately £42,500
  • Monday to Friday working hours, 8.00am to 5.30pm
  • No weekends, promoting a healthy work-life balance
  • Employee discounts on services and products
  • Free onsite parking and cycle-to-work scheme
  • Company pension scheme
  • Free flu vaccinations
  • Continuous manufacturer training and career development opportunities
  • Supportive team environment focused on teamwork and high standards
Duties Of A Workshop Manager:
  • Lead, supervise, and coordinate daily workshop operations to ensure timely and efficient completion of work to the highest standards
  • Allocate tasks to technicians according to skill set and availability, maximising productivity
  • Coach and mentor technicians to develop technical skills and enhance team performance
  • Assist technicians with complex diagnostics and repair procedures
  • Oversee job card completion, conduct quality checks, and ensure accurate invoicing
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, identifying training requirements and improving first-time fix rates
  • Ensure the workshop maintains a safe, clean, and professional environment
  • Act as a key liaison between front-of-house teams and workshop operations, ensuring excellent customer communication and satisfaction
Requirements Of A Workshop Manager:
  • Proven experience in a supervisory role within a workshop environment, ideally within a main dealership
  • Strong technical knowledge supported by leadership qualities
  • Technician and MOT experience is desirable but not essential; technical competence is paramount
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills
  • Customer-focused attitude with a commitment to delivering outstanding service
  • Ability to remain calm and composed under pressure while managing multiple priorities
  • Proactive, team-oriented approach with a desire to develop further as a Workshop Manager
Contact Consultant Paul Martin, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Colne and Lancashire, today to discover more about this fantastic Workshop Manager opportunity.

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