Workshop Manager

Automotive Workshop Manager for Heathrow Airport
Location: Heathrow Airport, London
£55,000-£70,000 depending on experience
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