Regional Workshop Manager
Location: home-based with site visits South East of England
Salary: up to £58,000 basic per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Ref: 29729
We are delighted to be partnering with a leading national organisation in the fleet services sector to recruit an experienced Regional Workshop Manager. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned Fleet Workshop Manager—or a high-performing Workshop Supervisor ready to step up—to join a forward-thinking business that is investing heavily in innovation, service quality, and operational excellence.
What’s on Offer
• Up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Up to 6% contributory pension
• Extensive training, development, and funded qualifications
• Health & wellbeing support
• Discounts across 1,000+ retailers
• Employee networks and paid volunteering days
Regional Workshop Manager Role:
• Shape and implement regional strategies for fleet maintenance, ensuring they align with the organisation’s broader goals.
• Lead, coach, and inspire workshop teams to deliver exceptional performance, foster engagement, and support ongoing skill development.
• Maintain rigorous compliance and safety standards, including designing and monitoring Health & Safety initiatives across workshops.
• Carry out regional audits, track key performance indicators, and prepare detailed reports on VOR, MOT investigations, and operational results.
• Optimise financial performance by managing budgets effectively, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and contributing to commercial growth.
Regional Workshop Manager Requirements:
• Fully qualified HGV Motor Vehicle Technician with strong technical expertise.
• Demonstrated success in managing fleet workshops and overseeing large-scale maintenance operations.
• Outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• In-depth knowledge of Health & Safety practices within workshop environments.
• Strategic mindset combined with a practical, hands-on approach and resilience in a fast-moving setting.
• Competent user of Microsoft applications.
Desirable: Goods Management CPC, HGV licence, IOSH or H&S qualifications, experience in Environmental Services, or exposure to digital maintenance systems.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying for this Regional Workshop Manager vacancy, then please submit your CV and we will contact you on receipt.
Consultant: Jack Adams - Octane Recruitment
VTSTH
Octane Recruitment is 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 covers 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