Job Description: Caravan & Motorhome Workshop Manager
Location: Oxford Caravan Centre, Oxford Road, Tiddington, Thame, Ox92LH
About Us: We're on the lookout for an experienced Workshop Manager to lead our busy Caravan & Motorhome Service Centre. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional customer service, have a strong technical background, and thrive in a hands-on leadership role, we want to hear from you.
As Workshop Manager, you'll oversee the day-to-day operations of our workshop, managing a team of technicians and ensuring all servicing, repairs, and installations are completed to the highest standards. This role is a key part of our customer experience, and you'll be expected to ensure a smooth, safe, and efficient workflow.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage and coordinate workshop activities and schedules
* Lead and motivate a team of technicians
* Ensure high-quality standards on all maintenance, repairs and installations
* Maintain health & safety and compliance with industry regulations
* Manage stock levels, tools, and workshop resources
* Provide technical support and advice to both staff and customers
* Liaise with the sales and service teams to coordinate pre-delivery inspections (PDIs)
Qualifications and Skills:
* Previous experience in a supervisory or management role within a workshop environment
* Strong technical knowledge of caravans and motorhomes (or transferable experience from automotive, marine, or similar sectors)
* Excellent organisational and leadership skills
* A customer-first mindset with great communication skills
* Understanding of NCC standards and servicing procedures (preferred)
* Full UK driving licence
Compensation:
* Base salary is £32,000 per year with an OTE of £40,000. There is plenty of scope to grow the service centre and there will be some excellent incentives to do so. Please ask for more details at interview.
Application Process: Interested candidates are invited to apply by sending their resume and cover letter via email or post to:
Ray Harbour, Swindon Caravan Centre, Greatfields, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN48EQ.
We look forward to receiving your application and potentially welcoming you to our team.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £32,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
* Commission pay
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
* Overtime
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Thame OX9 2LH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* relevant: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 15/08/2025
Expected start date: 18/08/2025