Our client, a reputable dealership in Wickford, Essex, is seeking a highly skilled Workshop Manager to lead and manage their busy workshop department. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for experienced motor trade professionals to take the next step in their career, overseeing a team and ensuring exceptional service delivery. Benefits: Competitive salary of £43,000 per annum Monday to Friday working hours, 08:00am to 17:30pm Supportive and professional working environment Opportunities for leadership and professional development Involvement in departmental administration and customer service Ability to work closely with workshop technicians to ensure smooth operations Commitment to health and safety compliance Varied administrative and customer-facing responsibilitiesDuties of a Workshop Manager: Manage a team of workshop technicians to achieve departmental goals effectively Implement and maintain efficient workshop procedures and administrative systems Handle customer vehicle bookings, prepare estimates using Autodata, and keep customers informed on progress Create invoices from job cards and process payments accurately Answer inbound calls and handle customer enquiries professionally Maintain accurate customer records and ensure workshop processes are up-to-date Support parts procurement and stock control activities Assist with health and safety compliance and operational duties as requiredRequirements of a Workshop Manager: Proven experience as a Workshop Controller or Workshop Manager within the motor trade Strong leadership and team management skills Good organisational and administrative abilities Knowledge of workshop processes and strategies to improve efficiency Excellent communication skills and customer service focus Valid UK driving licence suitable for the roleIf you are interested in this Workshop Manager position, we encourage you to find out more about this fantastic opportunity. Contact James Gilchrist, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Wickford and Essex, today to discover more about this fantastic Workshop Manager opportunity. Our team of Automotive Recruitment Consultants all share a passion for finding our jobseekers the best jobs in the Automotive Industry. So, if you are looking to improve your career and want to hear about more Motor Trade Jobs in your local area, please contact us today