Technical Manager
Wyton
Competitive salary (depending on experience)
40 hours a week (Monday – Friday)
Accelerate your career with a company that leads the way!
Manheim Vehicle Services is a fast-growing, forward-thinking business, supporting customer de-fleet operations and multiple remarketing channels with a full range of vehicle preparation services – ensuring every vehicle is ready for both wholesale and retail markets.
Our success is driven by a responsive, agile support team that adapts to diverse customer needs with precision, care and efficiency. As our service offering and client base continues to grow, we remain focussed on delivering every service level agreement, whilst upholding the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction.
At every stage, our team is committed to operational excellence and providing an exceptional customer experience – because for us, it’s not just about vehicles, it’s about the people we serve.
Why Join Us & What’s In It For You?
As a Cox Automotive team member, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits, including exclusive discounts, cashback offers and our brilliant peer to peer recognition scheme. And there’s even more to enjoy:
* Option to buy additional holiday days
* Your birthday off every year - paid
* One annual Well-Being Day for you to relax and recharge
* One paid Charity Day to give back and support a cause that matters to you
* Opportunities for career progression across the Cox Automotive network
* Competitive pension scheme
About The Role
We’re looking for an experienced Technical Manager to lead our workshop’s technical operations and drive continuous improvement. You’ll oversee current systems and processes, introduce new efficiencies and ensure the highest standards of productivity, quality and compliance. This role is key to the success of our workshop and wider production environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Lead, develop, and support a growing team of technical and production managers.
* Maintain and improve workshop productivity and efficiency, working closely with other departments.
* Develop and optimise systems and processes to increase output.
* Manage budgets responsibly and seek opportunities to reduce costs.
* Attend weekly departmental meetings and collaborate with the wider management team to meet SLAs.
* Ensure all work meets warranty, safety, and environmental standards, including risk assessments and COSHH.
* Support diagnostic work, vehicle inspections, and estimate compilation.
* Monitor work quality to ensure the highest standards.
* Oversee accurate completion of warranty documentation.
* Work with the Parts team to manage stock levels and warranty returns.
* Partner with People & Recruitment to drive engagement, support talent retention, and address performance.
* Champion our Guiding Principles: doing the right thing, leading by example, and bringing out the best in others.
What We’re Looking For
* Strong technical background with extensive hands-on experience.
* Knowledge of Pathfinder diagnostic software and Topix systems (advantageous).
* Experience in a large-scale automotive or manufacturing environment.
* Creative, practical problem-solving approach with a focus on delivery.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
* Strong understanding of Health & Safety practices.
* Reliable, accountable, and able to work across multiple priorities.
* Proven capability to coach, develop, and review team performance.
We’re Committed to Inclusion
We are proud to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in all its forms. We are a place where you can be you.
Ready To Join Our Team & Make A Difference?
Apply now and drive your career forward with one of the automotive industry’s most trusted names.
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