Workshop Manager

Workshop Manager

Location: Unit A1, Fairoaks Airport, Chobham, Surrey, GU24 8HUSalary: £50,000+ DOE + £1,000 Welcome Bonus + £100 Monthly Attendance BonusContract: Full-time, PermanentHours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–6:00pm, with a 1-hour breakOptional Saturdays: Paid at time and a half

Join a Leading Automotive Repair Specialist! 

The Opportunity

TLC Auto Refinishing is looking for an experienced Workshop Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of a busy commercial vehicle repair workshop.

You'll oversee 15–20 skilled operatives across Panel, Fabrication and Paint, driving productivity, quality and efficiency while ensuring the workshop operates safely and effectively.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone with strong bodyshop or automotive repair experience who knows how to get the best from a team.

What You'll Do

•  Lead daily workshop operations, briefings and team performance.•  Oversee Panel, Fabrication and Paint departments.•  Allocate work effectively and ensure targets are achieved.•  Coordinate with Stores to maintain parts availability.•  Manage final quality checks and resolve issues quickly.•  Monitor timekeeping and performance through job clocking systems.•  Maintain high standards of H&S, PPE and company procedures.•  Drive cost-effective working and minimise material waste.•  Report on workshop performance to management.•  Support recruitment, onboarding and staff development.•  Motivate, support and lead the workshop team.

What You'll Bring

•  10+ years' experience in a bodyshop or automotive repair environment.•  5+ years' experience managing workshop teams.•  Strong understanding of vehicle repair and refurbishment processes.•  Confident leadership and people-management skills.•  Strong organisation, communication and conflict-resolution skills.•  Good working knowledge of H&S and PPE requirements.•  Comfortable using Microsoft Office for reporting and scheduling.•  Full driving licence.

Desirable: HGV licence, first aid training and management qualifications.

What's In It For You

•  £50,000+ per annum, DOE•  £1,000 welcome bonus•  £100 monthly attendance bonus•  28 days' holiday, including bank holidays and Christmas closure•  NEST pension•  Optional Saturday overtime paid at time and a half

About TLC Auto Refinishing

With over 20 years of experience, TLC Auto Refinishing is a trusted specialist in commercial vehicle repairs and bespoke body builds. From tipper trucks to airport vehicles, we work with a diverse range of commercial clients, delivering quality, innovation and a customer-first service.

If you're an experienced Workshop Manager ready to take ownership of a busy automotive repair operation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.

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