At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to manage and optimise vehicle maintenance operations.
- Company: Respected commercial vehicle dealer group with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonuses, generous leave, and wellness programmes.
- Other info: Opportunities for career progression in a multi-award-winning company.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in vehicle maintenance.
- Qualifications: Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and managerial experience required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 45000 £ per year.
Vehicle Maintenance Unit Manager Needed in Didcot, Oxfordshire. Our client, a respected franchise-approved commercial vehicle dealer group with multiple sites nationwide, is seeking a Vehicle Maintenance Unit Manager to oversee their Vehicle Maintenance Unit in Didcot. This key role involves managing a fleet of light commercial and heavy goods vehicles, ensuring operational efficiency and maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
Benefits for the Successful VMU Manager:
- Competitive salary around £45,000 per annum, dependent on experience
- Performance-related bonus scheme
- Overtime paid at enhanced rate (time and a half)
- 30 days annual leave including bank holidays
- Branded overalls and boot allowance
- Access to hundreds of practical, recreational, and salary-sacrifice discounts
- Staff wellness programme
- Regular staff recognition rewards
- Full training, including IRTEC Inspection Accreditation and manufacturer technical development
- Opportunities for career progression within a multi-award-winning dealer group with over 50 years of operation
Duties as a VMU Manager Include:
- Manage and plan workforce resource allocation to meet fleet demands
- Control labour costs and oversee third-party service provision
- Ensure compliance with safety audits and contractor work codes
- Oversee workshop facility planning, including bays, tools, and diagnostic installations
- Prepare investment proposals for workshop upgrades and HR planning
- Review and adjust workshop service prices in consultation with senior management
- Monitor workshop performance metrics including retail sales, warranty, and internal contracts
- Oversee work in progress (WIP), cash control, and invoicing
- Recruit, induct, and develop workshop staff
- Lead, motivate, and coach team members to maintain a high-performance environment
- Set and review individual target agreements with staff
- Maintain excellent communication with team members, customers, and senior management
Requirements:
- Level 3 qualification (NVQ/City & Guilds/IMI) in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (light or heavy)
- Proven supervisory or managerial experience within a workshop environment
- Resilient, strong communicator, and team-oriented
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise tasks effectively to meet deadlines and maximise productivity
- HGV driving licence highly advantageous but not essential
If you are an experienced Vehicle Maintenance Unit Manager seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity within a leading dealer group, this vacancy offers a secure career path and competitive package.
VMU Manager employer: Allscreens Nationwide Ltd
Allscreens Nationwide is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive team culture where employees are valued and encouraged to thrive. With access to state-of-the-art training facilities and opportunities for career progression, our Automotive Glazing Technicians in Birmingham can expect not only competitive bonuses but also the chance to work with the latest technology in the industry. Join us and be part of a company that prioritises both employee well-being and customer satisfaction.
