Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Motor Vehicle Technician/Workshop Manager to oversee daily workshop operations and ensure the highest standards of vehicle maintenance and repair. The successful candidate will possess strong mechanical knowledge, leadership abilities, and proficiency with hand and power tools. This role offers an excellent opportunity to lead a dedicated team while maintaining technical excellence within a busy automotive workshop environment.
Duties
- Supervise and coordinate workshop activities, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to safety protocols
- Conduct diagnostic assessments and perform repairs on a variety of motor vehicles, including engines, transmissions, brakes, and electrical systems
- Utilise hand tools and power tools to carry out maintenance tasks accurately and safely
- Manage scheduling of repairs, liaising with customers regarding vehicle status and estimated completion times
- Maintain detailed records of work performed, parts used, and service history for each vehicle
- Ensure the workshop complies with health and safety regulations at all times
- Mentor and support workshop staff to develop their technical skills and improve overall team performance
- Oversee inventory management, including ordering parts and tools as needed
- MOT centre manager
Experience
- Proven experience as a Motor Vehicle Technician or similar role within an automotive workshop environment
- Strong mechanical knowledge across a wide range of vehicle systems
- Demonstrable proficiency with hand tools and power tools used in vehicle repair and maintenance
- Previous experience in a supervisory or managerial capacity is preferred but not essential for highly skilled technicians aspiring to lead
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
- Strong communication skills to liaise confidently with team members and customers
- Existing MOT tester or willingness to be trained accordingly
This position is ideal for a motivated professional seeking to advance their career in automotive repair management while working within a supportive team environment.
Part of the Award Winning Mitchells Group with Renault/Dacia dealerships in Lowestoft & Great Yarmouth, you will be assisted and supported by our Group Aftersales Director Andy Bunting. Based at the old Kerridges Vauxhall site on London Road which was acquired by Mitchells 5 years ago, it's now flourishing as an all makes Used Car Centre and Service/MOT facility with 5 workshop bays and the space to expand. We are looking for the right individual, ready to take the next stage in his/her career to drive the business forward and reap the financial rewards while building and expanding the team.
We are successful because of the dedication to Customer Satisfaction and are advertising the role due to retirement - do you have the desire to make an impact while looking for a long term career with one of the best emplyers in the area. We prioritise work/life balance over short term profit with many of our staff having worked with us for 10, 20, 30+ years. No weekend work will be required and additional perks such as an extra weeks holiday are offered at 5 years service. We also love to organise team nights out!
If you are unsure about applying, you would be very welcome to call Andy on 01502 525388 for a chat.
Pay: £33,000.00-£42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Car scheme
- Company events
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
