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Workshop Manager
£55k-£65k Basic Salary
Monday to Friday
Independent Specialist Business
Company Vehicle
Horsham Area
"Behind every efficient workshop is a controller who keeps the gears turning smoothly, ensuring that every task, no matter how small, drives success forward."
My client is a leader in the bus and coach industry, known for engineering, precision and innovation, and is expanding their team. They are seeking an experienced Workshop Manager to join their dynamic aftersales team. This role is pivotal in providing high-quality maintenance and repair services for growing number of buses and coaches, directly impacting their commitment to reliability and customer satisfaction throughout the UK and Ireland.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the day to day running of the workshop and the field based team
- Maintaining quality control making sure the vehicles are prepared to the highest standard
- Manage the processes of pre-delivery inspections, routine maintenance, preventative measures, and repairs to ensure vehicle reliability and roadworthiness.
- Control workload for the in-house Technicians and Mobile Field Engineers
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance, repairs, and inspections requirements: for our Accounting, Customers, Truck file and DVSA.
- Control of work processes within guidelines of the manufacturers.
- Maintain and control warranty work and claim submission within the guidelines set out by the manufacturers.
- Comply with all health and safety regulations and company policies
Qualifications
- Must have proven experience working on bus, coach, or heavy vehicle
- Excellent knowledge of workshop systems for loading, performance and productivity
- Ability to work independently managing tasks and resources effectively
- Relevant qualifications (e.g., NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent) in vehicle maintenance and repair industry an advantage.
- Full clean UK driving license (PSC License preferable but not essential)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach to resolving issues.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities
- Proven experience as a Workshop Manager or in a similar role within an automotive or mechanical workshop.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary of £55,000 to £65,000
- Ideal working week of 08:00 - 17:00, Monday to Friday
- Opportunity for technical and professional growth across multiple brands including advanced EV training and certification
- Dynamic, supportive work environment
- Signing on bonus of £1000
- 22 Days annual holiday plus 8 bank holidays plus long service leave
- Company vehicle and fuel card
- Statutory Sick pay
- Workplace pension plan
- Commission structure for service labor sales
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee benefits portal
- Great work life balance
- Flexible working hours
- Working closely with all key component suppliers with advanced training on all diagnostic equipment
Other Opportunities
If you are looking for something else in the Automotive sector, please get in touch, as at ASI Automotive Recruitment, we make it our mission to find the right job for YOU!!
Referral Scheme
If you’re not a Workshop Manager but you know of someone who is and maybe interested we will pay £75 in vouchers of your choice for a successful recommendation. If you’re interested or know of someone that might be please get in touch.
Important
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The job is based in the Horsham area and our client would like you to have a commute you can carry out in the long term.
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