Location: Heathrow Airport, London
Very Competitive Salary
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Automotive Workshop Manager: About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Automotive Workshop Manager to lead our Ground Support Equipment (GSE) maintenance operation at Heathrow Airport.
This role is ideally suited to a Workshop Manager with experience in automotive, HGV, commercial vehicle, fleet, plant, or heavy equipment maintenance environments. You will be responsible for managing workshop operations, leading a team of technicians, ensuring fleet availability, and maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic operation where equipment reliability and engineering excellence are critical to supporting airport operations.
Automotive Workshop Manager Key Responsibilities
Manage the day-to-day operation of a busy engineering workshop.
Lead, motivate, and develop a team of technicians and engineers.
Oversee maintenance, servicing, inspections, and repairs of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and associated vehicles.
Ensure maximum fleet availability while minimising downtime.
Plan and allocate workshop resources effectively.
Monitor workshop performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure all work is completed in accordance with company procedures, health and safety requirements, and industry regulations.
Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
Work closely with operational teams to support business requirements.
Promote a positive safety culture and high standards of workmanship throughout the workshop.
Automotive Workshop Manager Essential Requirements
Proven experience as a Workshop Manager, Fleet Maintenance Manager, Engineering Supervisor, Service Manager, or similar leadership role.
Strong background in automotive, commercial vehicle, HGV, plant, fleet, or engineering maintenance environments.
Experience managing and developing workshop teams.
Excellent organisational, planning, and communication skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
City & Guilds, NVQ, or equivalent engineering qualification.
Full UK Driving Licence (maximum 3 penalty points).
Automotive Workshop Manager Desirable Skills & Experience
Experience working with diesel and electric vehicles.
Knowledge of hydraulics, electrical systems, and welding.
Experience within airport, aviation, logistics, fleet, transport, or heavy equipment operations.
Understanding of workshop KPIs, fleet maintenance planning, and asset management.
Automotive Workshop Manager Pre-Employment Requirements
Right to work in the UK.
Five years of checkable employment and/or education references.
References covering any gaps in employment.
Successful completion of UK and overseas criminal record checks where applicable.
Automotive Workshop Manager Benefits
Company Pension
Life Insurance
On-Site Parking
Automotive Workshop Manager Application Questions
Are you currently based in the UK?
Are you able to commute to Heathrow Airport?
Do you have experience managing an automotive, HGV, plant, fleet, or engineering workshop?
Do you have experience leading a team of technicians or engineers?
If you are an experienced Workshop Manager with a strong technical background and a passion for operational excellence, we would like to hear from you
Salary description
£57000.00 - £70000.00 per year