Details:
- Salary: £46,000 - 50,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Staverton
- Date: 8 hours ago
Description:
We are seeking a highly experienced and professional Workshop Manager to join our client, an award-winning independent automotive service centre based in the Gloucester/Cheltenham region. This is a full-time, permanent position offering an excellent opportunity to lead a busy workshop within a respected and successful business. The Workshop Manager role provides a competitive salary, professional development, and excellent career progression prospects.
Benefits of a Workshop Manager:
Salary up to £50,000 per annum, dependent on experience
20 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
Full in-house training and development programmes
Workplace pension scheme
Opportunity to lead a well-established, multi-award-winning company
Working hours from 8:00am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday, including a half-hour lunch and two tea breaksDuties of a Workshop Manager:
Overseeing and managing a team of 3-4 Vehicle Technicians, including scheduling and performance management
Providing technical support and problem-solving assistance in the workshop
Monitoring workshop activity and liaising with customers on vehicle progress
Sourcing and ordering parts to ensure workshop efficiency
Completing administrative tasks such as returns, credits, and MOT documentation
Covering the service reception when necessary and assisting with customer inquiries
Pricing and quoting repair work and associated tasks
Supporting the workshop in day-to-day operations and completing ad-hoc duties as requiredRequirements of a Workshop Manager:
Proven management or supervisory experience within a busy automotive workshop, ideally including an MOT centre
Strong technical ability, demonstrated through a formal qualification or extensive experience as a Vehicle Technician
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Leadership capacity to motivate and develop a team
Proficient IT skills and a valid UK driving license with minimal points
Hands-on approach and willingness to engage in workshop activities directlyOur client is seeking a proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses technical expertise, and can lead effectively.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to manage both team and workshop operations efficiently, ensuring high standards of workmanship and customer satisfaction.
Contact Josh Buck, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Staverton and Gloucestershire, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.
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