Workshop Manager

Solus Accident Repair Centres Company; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle repair company in the UK is looking for a workshop team leader to foster a collaborative environment focused on quality repairs and customer satisfaction. In this role, you will lead the team to ensure high-quality service with a commitment to continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have proven technical competence and experience in the motor repair industry. You will also enjoy competitive salary, bonus opportunities, generous holiday, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunity

Company pension scheme

33 days’ holiday

Employee discounts

Aviva Save As You Earn scheme

Supportive policies

Wellbeing focus

Qualifications

• Able to demonstrate technical competence, providing hands-on practical support.
• Experience of leading a team, working across different management teams.
• Experience of working within the motor repair industry.
• Strong technical competence and repair methodology knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the workshop team and building a collaborative team environment.
• Lead the workshop team in producing quality repairs with a 'right first time' attitude.
• Identify opportunities for customer satisfaction and process improvement.

Skills

Technical competence

Team leadership

Motor repair industry experience

Repair methodology knowledge

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a position where you can make a difference, constantly learn new things and be at the forefront of technology, working as part of the Aviva family?

Responsibilities

Responsible for the workshop team, building a collaborative team working environment, which focuses on the customer and what matters to them. Leading the workshop team in producing quality repairs with a “right first time” culture and attitude to their work. Identify opportunities which promote customer satisfaction and or process improvement ideas and help embed a culture on site where everyone is responsible for the customer experience and works as a team to meet our customer expectations

Qualifications

Desirable qualifications and experience:

• Able to demonstrate technical competence, providing hands on practical support.
• Experience of leading a team, working across different management teams.
• Experience of working within the motor repair industry.
• Strong technical competence and repair methodology knowledge.

Who are Solus?

Solus, who are owned by Aviva, are one of the UK leaders in vehicle repairs, returning cars to the road in just 11 days on average and a 4.6/5 star customer rating. With an award-winning apprenticeship programme and winners of other recognised industry awards Solus are proud to be shaping the future of vehicle repair.

Why Join Solus?

We have so much to offer when it comes to being a Solus colleague:

• Competitive salary based on location, skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Bonus opportunity tied to your performance and the overall success of Solus.
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
• 33 days’ holiday (including bank holidays), with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days.
• Save money with up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts.
• Share in Aviva’s success through the Aviva Save As You Earn scheme.
• Supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave.
• Wellbeing focus with tools like Group Income Protection and 24/7 GP access.

At Solus, we value inclusivity and welcome all applicants. If you’re excited but don’t tick every box, we encourage you to apply—your unique skills might be just what we need.

We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria—just email us after applying to let us know.

Ready to join us?

Apply online today, and our team will be in touch within 14 days.