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 a Workshop 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 experienced Workshop Manager or a Vehicle Technician with 7 years expereince looking to make that next step up. If you’re an experienced Workshop Manager / Vehicle Technician then apply now! Workshop Manager Benefits: Progression opportunities Great Overtime Opportunities Company Pension Company Discounts Great Training & development Workshop Manager Role: 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 the workshop 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 Manager Requirement Full UK driving license Must have previous or current experience as a Vehicle Technician 2 years experience as Workshop Manager 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 NTHOJ 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.