Workshop Manager

Workshop Manager - Commercial Vehicle Workshop (Cheltenham Area)

Salary: £55,000 + performance accountability

Takeaway: You'll run a high-output commercial workshop where your decisions directly impact fleet reliability, operational performance and business continuity.

The Role

This workshop is the engine room of the operation. With a fleet of around 100 commercial vehicles plus specialist jetting, tanker and survey units, the pressure is real - and the impact is huge. As the Workshop Manager, you take full ownership of day-to-day workshop performance, standards, safety and results.

You're the person who keeps the wheels turning - literally.

What You'll Lead

Fleet Control - Stay ahead of defects, downtime and daily operational demands.

Work Allocation - Prioritise jobs, direct the foreman and keep technicians productive and focused.

Supplier Negotiation - Secure the right parts at the right price.

Compliance Management - Own regulatory standards, audits, induction processes and workshop safety culture.

Process Improvement - Build, refine and enforce systems that keep the workshop running at a high standard.

Team Development - Coach technicians, support apprentices and drive a "one team" mentality.

Performance Reporting - Deliver clear reports to senior leadership and hit strict KPIs.

Operational Oversight - Ensure all vehicles - internal fleet and external client units - are maintained, serviced and ready for work.

What You Bring

Experience managing technicians with mixed skill levels.

Ability to juggle changing priorities without dropping standards.

A track record of spotting inefficiencies and fixing them.

Strong communication skills and confidence producing clear reports.

Sharp problem-solving ability and a mindset for continuous improvement.

High personal integrity - someone trusted to run the workshop independently.

Excellent attention to detail and a focus on end results.

Solid IT skills (Microsoft Office essential).

Full UK driving licence.

Previous experience in a commercial workshop environment - ideally transport or heavy vehicle operations.

To apply, send your CV to (url removed) For more information, call (phone number removed)

If this role is not right for you but would suit a friend or colleague, paid referral fees are available for successful placements.

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