Workshop Manager

Perfect Placement

We are working with a reputable, family-run independent automotive service centre based in Staverton, Gloucestershire, to recruit an experienced Workshop Manager. This is a full-time permanent role offering excellent career prospects within a well-established business recognised for quality service and customer satisfaction.

Benefits:
  • The Workshop Manager role offers a competitive salary of up to £50,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
  • Working hours are from 8:00am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday, with a half-hour lunch break and two tea breaks.
  • This position provides full in-house training and development
  • Workplace pension scheme
  • 20 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Prospects for progression within a successful and award-winning company
Duties of a Workshop Manager:
  • Lead and organise a team of 3–4 Vehicle Technicians, managing daily schedules efficiently.
  • Assist in the workshop during complex technical issues or technician absence.
  • Monitor workshop progress and communicate with customers regarding vehicle status.
  • Source and supply parts, ensuring timely availability for repairs.
  • Complete all relevant paperwork, including returns, credits, and MOT administration.
  • Cover the service reception desk in the absence of the Service Advisor.
  • Discuss vehicle repairs with customers, advise on pricing, and recommend appropriate work.
  • Perform ad hoc duties as required to support workshop operations.
Requirements of a Workshop Manager:
  • Proven experience managing a busy automotive workshop, ideally including an MOT centre.
  • High technical ability, demonstrated through either an IMI/NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or extensive practical experience as a Vehicle Technician.
  • Strong customer-facing skills with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team.
  • Excellent organisational and IT literacy skills.
  • Hold a valid UK driving licence with minimal points.
  • Reside within a reasonable commutable distance to Staverton.
If you meet the above criteria and are seeking a rewarding role as a Workshop Manager within a respected automotive business, this could be the opportunity for you.

Contact Josh Buck, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Staverton and Gloucestershire, today to discover more about this fantastic Workshop Manager opportunity.

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