Workshop Manager

Automotive Workshop Manager

Location: Heathrow Airport, London

Very Competitive Salary
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Automotive Workshop Manager: About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Automotive Workshop Manager to lead our Ground Support Equipment (GSE) maintenance operation at Heathrow Airport.

This role is ideally suited to a Workshop Manager with experience in automotive, HGV, commercial vehicle, fleet, plant, or heavy equipment maintenance environments. You will be responsible for managing workshop operations, leading a team of technicians, ensuring fleet availability, and maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic operation where equipment reliability and engineering excellence are critical to supporting airport operations.

Automotive Workshop Manager Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation of a busy engineering workshop.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of technicians and engineers.
• Oversee maintenance, servicing, inspections, and repairs of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and associated vehicles.
• Ensure maximum fleet availability while minimising downtime.
• Plan and allocate workshop resources effectively.
• Monitor workshop performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with company procedures, health and safety requirements, and industry regulations.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Work closely with operational teams to support business requirements.
• Promote a positive safety culture and high standards of workmanship throughout the workshop.

Automotive Workshop Manager Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as a Workshop Manager, Fleet Maintenance Manager, Engineering Supervisor, Service Manager, or similar leadership role.
• Strong background in automotive, commercial vehicle, HGV, plant, fleet, or engineering maintenance environments.
• Experience managing and developing workshop teams.
• Excellent organisational, planning, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
• City & Guilds, NVQ, or equivalent engineering qualification.
• Full UK Driving Licence (maximum 3 penalty points).

Automotive Workshop Manager Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience working with diesel and electric vehicles.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, electrical systems, and welding.
• Experience within airport, aviation, logistics, fleet, transport, or heavy equipment operations.
• Understanding of workshop KPIs, fleet maintenance planning, and asset management.

Automotive Workshop Manager Pre-Employment Requirements

• Right to work in the UK.
• Five years of checkable employment and/or education references.
• References covering any gaps in employment.
• Successful completion of UK and overseas criminal record checks where applicable.

Automotive Workshop Manager Benefits

• Company Pension
• Life Insurance
• On-Site Parking

Automotive Workshop Manager Application Questions

• Are you currently based in the UK?
• Are you able to commute to Heathrow Airport?
• Do you have experience managing an automotive, HGV, plant, fleet, or engineering workshop?
• Do you have experience leading a team of technicians or engineers?

If you are an experienced Workshop Manager with a strong technical background and a passion for operational excellence, we would like to hear from you.