Workshop Manager Bolton
Salary Up to £40,000 Basic +Overtime
Days -Monday - Friday, 7:30am 5pm
Ref 29279
We have a new job vacancy available for aWorkshop Manager in Bolton. My client are a great independent garage with a family like culture looking to expand their team in the new year. This role suits an experiencedWorkshop Manager or a Vehicle Technician with 7+ years expereince looking to make that next step up. If youre an experienced Workshop Manager / Vehicle Technician then apply now!
Workshop ManagerBenefits:
Progression opportunities
GreatOvertime Opportunities
Company Pension
Company Discounts
Great Training & development
Workshop ManagerRole:
Allocate work efficiently among technicians to maximise workshop productivity and ensure timely & high-quality job completion
Monitor job progress, review job cards, and ensure accurate job timing for costing purposes
Manage all warranty and additional work procedures, ensuring correct documentation and customer authorisations
Maintain agreed service levels and ensure the smooth daily running of theworkshop
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external customers to ensure consistent service delivery
Supervise and support workshop staff, providing leadership, addressing performance issues, and escalating concerns to the Regional Manager as needed
Ensure workshop cleanliness, compliance with Health & Safety, and adherence to all company and legal standards
Monitor and contribute to financial performance, supporting cost control and efficiency improvements
Handle and resolve customer complaints in a timely and professional manner
Continuously review and improve workshop operations, promoting a culture of service excellence and continuous improvement
Workshop ManagerRequirement
Full UK driving license
Must have previous or current experience as a Vehicle Technician
2+ years experience as WorkshopManager or will accept candidates who have 7+ years experience as a Vehicle Technician
Main dealership experience is extremely beneficial but not essential
This is a role starting in January 2026, so must be able to start then
Octane Recruitment
Consultant Al-amin Abiru
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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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