Senior Vehicle Technician / Workshop Foreman – Croydon
Our client, a reputable and family-run fleet company based in Croydon, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Vehicle Technician / Workshop Foreman. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced automotive professional to step into a supervisory role within a well-established operation, primarily focusing on commercial and light van fleet maintenance.
The Senior Vehicle Technician / Workshop Foreman will play a key part in leading workshop activities, ensuring high standards of service, and supporting the company's ongoing growth.
Benefits:
- Competitive basic salary of £45,000 per annum
- Performance-related annual bonuses up to £12,000
- Flexible working hours; working hours from 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday with options to start between 7am and 9am and finish between 4pm and 6pm
- Optional overtime available weekends, including Saturday and Sunday shifts
- 32 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
- Paid lunch breaks and pension contributions
- Discounted van rentals for both work and personal use
- Access to modern diagnostic equipment and a well-equipped workshop
- Opportunity to work across multiple sites, including mobile jobs in New Cross, Eltham, and Croydon
Duties of the Senior Vehicle Technician / Workshop Foreman:
- Oversee daily workshop operations to ensure smooth workflow and efficient service delivery
- Lead and supervise a team of mechanics, driving high standards of vehicle repairs and maintenance
- Conduct diagnostics using advanced tools including Snap-On and Autel scanners
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting advice to workshop staff
- Communicate effectively with management and stakeholders regarding workshop activities
- Coordinate work across multiple sites, including mobile and external yards
- Supervise workshop safety practices and ensure compliance with company policies
- Manage workshop logistics and ensure productivity targets are met
- Support team development and ongoing technical training
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Master Technician, Vehicle Technician, or Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) Technician with strong diagnostic skills
- Previous supervisory or managerial experience within a workshop environment
- Highly technically skilled and solutions-minded with a proactive problem-solving approach
- Excellent communication skills, capable of providing honest feedback and leading a team
- Mature, experienced individual with broad industry knowledge and a professional attitude
- Ability to work independently and manage daily workshop operations effectively
- Comfortable working with modern diagnostic systems and workshop management software
If you are ready to take the next step into a leadership role within a supportive and dynamic team, this Senior Vehicle Technician / Workshop Foreman position presents a noteworthy career opportunity. To find out more about this role, contact us today.
Contact Liam Buffenbarger, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Croydon and Greater London, today to discover more about this fantastic Senior Vehicle Technician / Workshop Foreman opportunity.
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