Workshop Manager
Location: Swindon
£45,000 per annum | OTE: £50,000
Monday to Friday | 39 hours per week
Permanent contract
The OpportunityWe're hiring a proactive and experienced Workshop Manager to lead a busy commercial vehicle workshop in Swindon. This is a key role focused on the smooth day-to-day running of the service department—managing technicians, developing staff, and ensuring that every vehicle leaves the workshop in top condition.
With continued growth and investment across the business, this role offers long-term stability, strong earning potential, and the chance to really put your mark on a high-performing team.
What You'll Be Doing
Leading and motivating a team of workshop technicians on a daily basis
Ensuring technicians receive ongoing training and support to maintain high service standards
Monitoring workshop performance and identifying areas for process improvement
Working closely with service advisors and management to ensure efficiency and customer satisfaction
Delivering on KPIs and financial targets across productivity, quality, and customer service
Playing an active role in improving health & safety, compliance, and quality controlWhat You'll Need
Previous experience as a Workshop Manager or in a senior supervisory role
Hands-on background as a fully qualified technician (essential)
Proven leadership skills and the ability to manage both people and processes
Strong communication skills, both with your team and external customers
Ability to work under pressure, plan ahead, and meet tight deadlines
Commercial awareness with a clear understanding of service department performance metricsWhat's In It for You?
Competitive base salary with achievable OTE
Straightforward working hours (Monday to Friday) with weekends off
Access to a full benefits package, including:

Company pension
Health care plan
Life assurance
Sick pay
Ongoing training and career development
Long service rewards
Employee support programmes and moreApply NowIf you're an experienced Workshop Manager ready to take ownership of a well-run, fast-moving commercial workshop, apply today. Send your CV in response to this advert or call Cal at Kemp Recruitment on (phone number removed) to learn more.
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