Workshop Manager in Nottingham

Work on great cars, with great people.

Enjoy support that’s second to none as a Workshop Controller at our VW Workshop based at Langar Airfield.

The Workshop Manager is responsible for ensuring service and repairs are carried out effectively and accurately to achieve the highest possible standards for technical quality. The Workshop Manager is also responsible for ensuring maximum productivity in the workshop. They liaise between Service and the Technicians to ensure that all required work is actioned effectively and efficiently, keeping the customers' expectations top of mind. Driven by exceeding targets and motivating the team to succeed would be a natural skill that our Workshop Controller possesses.

Best of all, you’ll be part of a fun, friendly team that will support you every day.

What we can offer you:

• Enjoy 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) to rest and recharge.
• Save money every day with our exclusive retail discounts.
• Drive a great deal with discounts on new and used cars, plus servicing offers.
• Plan for the years ahead with our company pension scheme.
• Balance home and work with our industry-leading family-friendly policies designed to help you spend more time with the people that matter.
• Commute for less with our cycle-to-work scheme.
• Prioritise your wellbeing with dedicated support for you and your family.
• 24/7 access to healthcare professionals, ensuring you get the expert advice you need quickly and easily.
• Make a difference with a paid day to volunteer in your community.
• Invest in your future with our company share purchase plan.
• Earn financial rewards when you refer a friend to join the team.
• Keep learning and growing with our training and development opportunities for everyone.
• Life assurance with the option to increase cover.
• We’re open to flexible working options – just ask.

What you’ll do day to day:

• Monitor progress of repairs and service and communicate to service advisor of any delays.
• Check capacity in the workshop based on any additional work requirements.
• Ensure that quality checks are carried out as per guidelines.
• Monitor and give feedback on Technicians' quality and efficiency.
• Allocate work to qualified technicians.

Helpful skills and qualifications:

• Technical knowledge and qualifications relating to vehicle maintenance.
• Previous experience of supervising or managing Technicians.
• Computer literate, Kerridge experience is desirable.
• Completed required training courses.
• The capability of working to the highest quality standards and to efficiency targets.
• Great team player and communication skills.

Be part of something big.

Group 1 Automotive is on an exciting growth journey. We’re the largest partner in the UK for Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen and Audi, and second largest for BMW & MINI.

Home to more than 7000 colleagues who are dedicated to providing exceptional customer services, we have 113 dealerships in the UK, representing 21 brands at the forefront of automotive retail.

But you don’t need to love cars to work with us - you just need to share our mission to create outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers, our partners, and our people.

In return, we recognise that the success of our business is because of our fantastic people. Which is why we’re committed to providing fantastic career opportunities, comprehensive training, competitive pay and benefits and full support personally and professionally.