Workshop Manager

Workshop Manager – Automotive Repair Centre

Full‑time \| 8:30AM – 5:00PM \| Competitive Salary \| Chard

We are expanding our team and introducing a brand‑new Workshop Manager position to strengthen workflow, quality, and technician performance across our busy automotive repair centre. With 6 full‑time mechanics, 1 MOT tester, 1 apprentice and 2 admin staff, we are looking for a confident, organised, and technically strong leader who can keep the workshop running smoothly day‑to‑day.
This role is ideal for an experienced technician or senior workshop controller who enjoys leading a team, improving processes, and ensuring high standards of workmanship.

About the Role

The Workshop Manager will play a central role in the daily running of the workshop, focusing on:

• Maintaining smooth workflow and supporting job allocation


• Driving technician performance, quality, and efficiency


• Providing hands‑on technical support (approx. 4 hours per day)


• Ensuring jobs are completed safely, correctly, and on time


• Supporting admin staff with technical clarity and accurate job documentation


• Overseeing end‑of‑day standards, bay cleanliness, and job completion discipline

This is a leadership role on the workshop floor—not a customer service role. Customer communication is handled by our admin team, with the Workshop Manager providing technical input when needed.

Key ResponsibilitiesWorkshop Operations \& Workflow

• Support daily job allocation to ensure fair distribution and efficient workflow


• Monitor job progress, identify delays, and adjust priorities throughout the day


• Conduct morning start‑up checks and end‑of‑day pack‑down oversight


• Ensure workshop organisation, cleanliness, and equipment readiness


• Manage WIP and ensure jobs do not stagnate

Technical Leadership

• Carry out approx. 4\-6 hours of diagnostics/repair work daily


• Provide guidance on complex faults and repair strategies


• Conduct quality checks and manage comebacks professionally


• Ensure all work follows OEM procedures and safety standards

Team Performance \& Development

• Lead, support, and motivate the team of technicians


• Set and maintain performance, quality, and documentation standards


• Coach and develop the apprentice, ensuring structured progression


• Promote a positive, accountable workshop culture

Technical Support to Admin

• Approve estimates from a technical perspective


• Provide technical explanations for customer updates when required


• Ensure job cards, notes, and diagnostic reports are clear and complete

Compliance \& Safety

• Enforce safe working practices and PPE use


• Ensure environmental compliance (waste oil, batteries, tyres, refrigerant)


• Maintain workshop safety checks and equipment standards

What We’re Looking For

• Strong technical background (diagnostics experience preferred)


• Previous experience in a workshop leadership or senior technician role


• Excellent organisational and problem‑solving skills


• Ability to lead a team with fairness, clarity, and confidence


• Strong understanding of workflow, efficiency, and quality control


• Professional, calm, and consistent approach to daily challenges


• MOT tester qualification is desirable but not essential

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience


• Monday–Friday working hours (8:30AM–5:00PM)


• Supportive team environment with clear responsibilities


• Opportunity to shape and develop a brand‑new role


• Ongoing training and development opportunities

How to Apply

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and help us build a more efficient, organised, and high‑performing workshop, we’d love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to bartlettparkgarageltd@gmail.com.

Pay: £37,500\.00\-£45,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension


• Employee discount


• On\-site parking

Work Location: In person

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