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Assistant Workshop ManagerOctane Recruitment • Derby, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Assistant Workshop Manager

Assistant Workshop Manager

Octane Recruitment • Derby, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
11 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Our client who is one of the UKs fastest growing fast-fit automotive business are looking for a Assistant Workshop Manager, to join their team at theirBuxton Centre.

Are you ready to apply Make sure you understand all the responsibilities and tasks associated with this role before proceeding.

As an Assistant Workshop Manager / Workshop Controller you will be the front-of-house technical specialist and deputy who ensures workshop excellence, safety, productivity, and technical quality across the Centre. This is a 50/50 role managing the workshop while working as a senior technician including leading quality checks, final inspections and supporting workload and deadlines.
Location: Buxton
Pay / salary: Basic: £32,000 - £36,000 + £6,000 OTE
Shift and schedule:08.30 to 17.30 Monday to Friday with a set day off in the week, every Saturday 08:30 16:00
Benefits:


  • 32 days holiday including Bank Hols


Bonus scheme up to £6,000


Extensive on-going training programme


Career development: training and Company growth to boost career progression


Staff discounts on servicing, tyres, and MOTs


Life Insurance


Pension scheme


Employee Assistant Program


Long service recognition, enhance maternity and paternity leave


Retail vouchers, eye care vouchers, buy/sell holidays, flu jab, cycle to work scheme, Company events



Job Responsibilities:


  • Own productivity and technical quality, optimising bay utilisation, job allocation and labour efficiency to deliver right-first-time work and maximise workshop output


Be an efficient member of the team carrying out a range of repairs, services ad diagnostics


Maintain and drive achievement of personal and collective workshop productivity targets, labour efficiency rates, ramp utilisation and key operational KPIs, implementing corrective actions where needed to optimise performance and output


Maintain the highest standards of technical quality, vehicle safety and workmanship, leading quality checks, final inspections and continuous improvement in technical standards across the workshop.


Coach, mentor and develop technicians on a day-to-day basis, raising technical capability, embedding new operating model standards and supporting skill development and career progression.


Step up confidently to lead centre operations and make operational decisions in the Centre Managers absence, ensuring continuity of service, standards and team performance.


Drive compliance, safety and data integrity in the workshop, partnering with Area Compliance on audits and risk assessments while contributing accurate technical records and performance KPIs.



What youll need to a be considered for the role:


  • Strong technical background as a qualified vehicle technician / mechanic with proven diagnostic and repair experience


(Ideal) Previous experience in a supervisory, team leader, or senior technician role (workshop, fast-fit or dealership environment) e.g. Workshop Controller, Workshop Manager.


Experience with EV / high-voltage systems and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)


Continuous improvement experience in a workshop setting


Hold a level 3 qualification in light vehicle maintenance & repair


Valid UK driving licence Essential




If you would like to know more and be considered for the role, or simply want a Job Pack with more details, please apply. Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with a variety of businesses across the sector. xwwtmva

If you would like to know more about these vacancies or any similar vacancies such as Mobile Automotive Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, Roadside Technician, Mobile Breakdown Technician or Mobile Mechanic roles then please get in touch.

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