Workshop Manager - Commercial Vehicle

BYD Europe
Hounslow, Greater London

About the role

The Workshop Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the workshop, ensuring efficient workflow, high-quality output, and adherence to safety standards. This role involves managing staff, maintaining equipment, and ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.

Reporting to: Operations Manager
Working location: BYD’s Reading site, RG2 0TG

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan, organize, and supervise all workshop activities

  • Manage and lead a team of technicians, mechanics, or tradespeople

  • Allocate tasks and monitor productivity and performance

  • Ensure all work is completed to required quality standards

  • Maintain workshop equipment, tools, and machinery

  • Implement and enforce health and safety procedures

  • Monitor stock levels and coordinate ordering of materials and parts

  • Liaise with clients, suppliers, and other departments

  • Prepare reports on operations, performance, and costs

  • Troubleshoot technical issues and provide hands-on support when required

Your profile:

  • Proven experience in a workshop or technical environment

  • Previous supervisory or management experience

  • Strong leadership and team management skills

  • Good technical knowledge relevant to the industry (e.g., automotive, engineering, manufacturing)

  • Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities

  • Familiarity with health and safety regulations

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills

  • Basic computer skills (e.g., inventory or job tracking systems)

  • Forklift license (desirable but not always required)

  • Right to work in the UK

Working conditions:

  • Workshop-based environment (may involve noise, machinery, and physical work)

  • May require extended hours or weekend work depending on workload

We offer:

  • Performance and experience-based competitive remuneration

  • Scottish Widows workplace pension

  • Commuting Allowance

  • Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme

  • 25 days paid holidays + public holidays

  • Private Health care

  • Department & company-wide team building events.

Our Purpose is to build a zero-emission future that reconnects humanity with nature and a World of clean air . We are looking for talent that connects with this mission and want to create positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team

Posted 2026-05-15

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