Workshop Manager / Senior Vehicle Technician £55,000 - £60,000 per annum Family-Run Vehicle Repair Workshop Location: Small Heath Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm Saturday: Occasional Saturday mornings Workshop Manager Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Workshop Manager to join our successful family-run vehicle repair business. This Workshop Manager role is perfect for someone who enjoys leading a team while remaining involved in the day-to-day workshop operations. We are seeking a hands-on Workshop Manager who can oversee a team of approximately 6 staff, maintain high standards of workmanship, and ensure the smooth running of a busy workshop. The successful Workshop Manager will spend approximately 70% of their time managing the operation and 30% working on the tools. This is an excellent position for a motivated Workshop Manager looking for a long-term career with a respected independent garage. Key Responsibilities Managing the day-to-day operation of the workshop Leading, motivating and developing a team of around 6 technicians and support staff Allocating work and ensuring jobs are completed efficiently and to a high standard Monitoring productivity, efficiency and workshop performance Carrying out quality control checks Supporting diagnostics, servicing, maintenance and repair work as required Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed Delivering excellent customer service and maintaining strong customer relationshipsRequirements Qualified Vehicle Technician or time-served Vehicle Technician Strong all-round knowledge of vehicle servicing, diagnostics and repairs Previous workshop management, supervisory or team leader experience Experience managing a team of approximately 6 staff Excellent organisational and communication skills Ability to lead by example and maintain high workshop standards Full UK Driving LicenceWhat's on Offer? Salary of £55,000 - £60,000 Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm Occasional Saturday mornings only Family-run business with a friendly and supportive culture Stable, long-term career opportunity Genuine autonomy and responsibility within the roleIf you are an experienced Workshop Manager, Senior Technician or Workshop Controller looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV and details of your current experience. Consultant: Billy Olivier – Octane Recruitment WOVT Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with a variety of businesses across the sector.  If you would like to know more about these vacancies or any similar vacancies such as Vehicle Technician, Master Technician, MOT Tester, Prep Technician or Dealership Mechanic roles, then please get in touch