Workshop Manager

About the role

We're looking for an experienced Workshop Manager to oversee our repair and maintenance contracts across Bridgwater and Williton. You'll lead the day-to-day workshop operation, support the engineering team and ensure vehicles are maintained safely, efficiently and to the required standard.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing the daily workshop operation across both sites
• Supporting and organising the engineering team
• Ensuring servicing, inspections, repairs and MOTs are completed on time
• Monitoring vehicle availability and workshop performance
• Maintaining accurate job, cost and compliance records
• Managing stock, timesheets, holidays, absence and training
• Completing safety inspections and operational reports
• Building strong relationships with customers, suppliers and colleagues

What we're looking for

• Experience managing a commercial vehicle workshop or similar operation
• Knowledge of commercial vehicle servicing, diagnostics and repairs
• Experience supporting and motivating a team
• A good understanding of health and safety and workshop compliance
• Relevant motor industry and management qualifications
• Strong communication, customer service and organisational skills
• A full driving licence
• Experience with stock control, repair estimates or an HGV licence would be an advantage

Benefits

• 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Enhanced pension and life assurance: We contribute 5% of your salary into our pension scheme and provide life assurance cover of five times your basic salary
• Enhanced family leave policies: Support for life's important moments through our family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption and other family leave provisions
• Health and wellbeing support: Company-funded Health Shield Medical Cash Plan, GP Anytime service, Occupational Health support and health surveillance
• Employee support services: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and Care Concierge service, providing practical, emotional, financial and wellbeing support when you need it
• Career development opportunities: From role-specific training and apprenticeships to leadership and management development programmes, we're committed to helping our people learn and grow
• Cycle to Work scheme: Save on commuting costs while supporting a healthier lifestyle
• My Benefits platform: Access discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment, health and wellbeing services, and more
• Free independent mortgage advice: Expert guidance to help you make informed financial decisions

Pay and schedule

• Salary: up to £52,591 pa DOE
• Hours: 45 hpw, 9 hours per day between 06:00 and 18:00 Monday to Friday