Workshop Manager - Commercial Vehicle

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