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Workshop Manager

Job Posted: 4 hours ago

Salary: £ 55,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: West Thurrock

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Workshop Manager 
 Location: West Thurrock
 Salary: £55,000 plus bonus 
 Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00 (40 hours)
 
 Are you an experienced Workshop Manager looking to take the lead in a busy, high-performing commercial vehicle environment?
 
We are seeking a dedicated professional to oversee a large team of skilled technicians, ensuring smooth workflow, exceptional service delivery and strong operational performance.
 
 As the senior team member supporting the Dealerpoint Manager, the Workshop Manager will play a crucial role in managing the full customer journey — from booking and planning, through quality control, to completion and invoicing. You’ll take ownership of productivity targets, team morale, process compliance and the continued development of your colleagues.
 
 Package & Benefits
 Basic salary up to £55,000 (DOE)
 10% KPI-driven bonus
 7% matched pension scheme
 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
 Healthcare Cashback Scheme
 A wide range of employee discounts via a comprehensive perks platform
 Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00 (40 hours)
 
 Key Responsibilities
 Lead and motivate workshop colleagues, ensuring high levels of performance and engagement
 Oversee workflow, prioritising tasks and maintaining quality standards
 Manage customer expectations and ensure timely, accurate invoicing and claim closure
 Monitor productivity, efficiency and profitability
 Report on workshop KPIs and contribute to budgeting and planning
 Handle day-to-day employee relations matters
 Support training and development across the technician team
 
 Skills & Experience
 Previous experience as a supervisor or above in an HGV workshop
 Strong people-management and communication skills
 Ability to identify training needs and drive performance improvement
 Confident in customer-facing scenarios with strong problem-solving skills
 Ideally qualified to Level 3 as an HGV Technician
 
 This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised, forward-thinking Workshop Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact, we want to hear from you.
 Consultant – Liam Bolton - Octane Recruitment
 
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 Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.
 
 We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter.
 
 Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments

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