Workshop Supervisor

Location: Gloucester

£40,000 - £45,000 Salary per annum | OTE: £50,000

Monday to Friday | 39 hours per week

Permanent contract

The Opportunity

We’re hiring a proactive and experienced Workshop Manager to lead a busy commercial vehicle workshop in Gloucester. This is a key role focused on the smooth day-to-day running of the service department—managing technicians, developing staff, and ensuring that every vehicle leaves the workshop in top condition.

With continued growth and investment across the business, this role offers long-term stability, strong earning potential, and the chance to really put your mark on a high-performing team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and motivating a team of workshop technicians on a daily basis
• Ensuring technicians receive ongoing training and support to maintain high service standards
• Monitoring workshop performance and identifying areas for process improvement
• Working closely with service advisors and management to ensure efficiency and customer satisfaction
• Delivering on KPIs and financial targets across productivity, quality, and customer service
• Playing an active role in improving health & safety, compliance, and quality control

What You’ll Need

• Previous experience as a Workshop Manager or in a senior supervisory role
• Hands-on background as a fully qualified technician (essential)
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to manage both people and processes
• Strong communication skills, both with your team and external customers
• Ability to work under pressure, plan ahead, and meet tight deadlines
• Commercial awareness with a clear understanding of service department performance metrics

What’s In It for You?

• Competitive base salary with achievable OTE
• Straightforward working hours (Monday to Friday) with weekends off
• Access to a full benefits package, including:

• Company pension
• Health care plan
• Life assurance
• Sick pay
• Ongoing training and career development
• Long service rewards
• Employee support programmes and more

Apply Now

If you’re an experienced Workshop Manager ready to take ownership of a well-run, fast-moving commercial workshop, apply today. Send your CV in response to this advert or call Cal at Kemp Recruitment to learn more.