£55,000 per annum. Bonus opportunities available.
Monday to Friday, 45 hours per week 07:00 – 16:30. Flexibility required.
Role Overview: Rygor Service Solutions, part of the Rygor Group, seeks an experienced VMU Manager to lead our fleet workshop division.
As a VMU Manager you will foster a positive working atmosphere, inspire your team, and oversee the success of the department. Your role is key to business success and involves communicating effectively, maintaining a positive outlook, and motivating those around you.
Responsibilities
* Plan and control workforce resource availability to meet the fleet demands of customers.
* Manage and control labour costs, including the use of third parties.
* Ensure compliance with safety audits and manage working code of practice for contractors.
* Plan facilities, bays, machines, tools, diagnostic installations, and design workplaces and processes optimally.
* Prepare planning and calculations for investments in workshops, facilities, and HR.
* Regularly review workshop service prices and adapt them to market conditions in agreement with management.
* Measure and report on daily workshop performance across retail sales, warranty, and internal contracts.
* Manage WIP and cash control.
* Recruit new staff and conduct effective inductions.
* Coach, motivate, and retain high‑quality team members.
* Define target agreements with employees and review their achievement.
Skills & Behaviours
* Qualifications – Level 3 (NVQ, City and Guilds, or IMI Qualification) in Vehicle Repair and Maintenance. Previous experience in a similar role and industry preferred.
* Resilience – Strong coping skills and the ability to maintain performance under challenging circumstances.
* Communication – Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to inspire the team through engaging communication.
* Motivation – Demonstrated drive to achieve personal and team success.
* Time Management – Ability to prioritise tasks and meet customer demands while maintaining workshop efficiency.
Benefits
* Overtime opportunities.
* A day off for your birthday.
* Twenty‑three days of annual leave per year.
* Branded uniform and boot allowance.
* Official Great Place to Work and UK Best Workplace for three years running.
* Wellbeing and Development workplace recognition.
* Industry award‑winning team experience.
* Silver Award under the Armed Forces Covenant.
* Auto‑enrolment pension.
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay policies.
* Access to wellness programme and Employee Assistance Programmes.
* Mental health first aiders.
* Reward and recognition programmes, including the annual Rygor Group Awards.
* Annual appraisals and progression opportunities.
* Manufacturer training and access to in‑house training hub.
* Long service recognition.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
Rygor is committed to cultivating an environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We celebrate the unique qualities of our workforce and welcome authentic inclusion across age, ethnicity, religion, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, caring responsibilities, neurodiversity and other facets. If you require reasonable adjustments, please let us know.
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