Workshop Manager

Northgate Vehicle Hire Limited; Inverness; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle rental company based in Inverness is seeking a Workshop Manager to oversee daily operations in the workshop. The ideal candidate will possess leadership skills and a passion for vehicle repair, ensuring optimal service delivery. With a salary of up to £41,820 plus a bonus, this role offers a range of benefits including a quarterly bonus scheme, well-being services, and flexible holiday options. Join a diverse and inclusive workplace committed to excellence in the vehicle rental industry.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus scheme

Flexible holiday options

Well-being services

Employee vehicle-leasing schemes

Pension and share scheme

Benefits App for discounts and cashback

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Workshop Manager or in a similar role.
• Ability to manage a team of technicians effectively.
• Strong understanding of vehicle repair and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient vehicle repairs and maintenance.
• Lead a team to meet workshop performance goals.
• Deliver excellent service to customers.

Skills

Leadership skills

Technical knowledge of vehicles

Customer service orientation

Job description

Workshop Manager

Reference: DEC20259874

Expiry date: 10:13, Mon, 19th Jan 2026

Location: Inverness

Benefits: A superb range of exclusive benefits and discounts

Salary: up to £41,820 basic + Bonus + excellent company benefits

Weekly Hours: 42.5 / Week

About us

We are the UK's leading vehicle rental specialists that you may not have heard of. Our branches cover the UK, Ireland and Spain, our workshops maintain and repair our own fleet. Within the UK we operate circa 49,000 vans and 19,000 cars, so there is a good variety of vehicles to work on.

About you

If you are a proven Workshop Manager, Service Manager, Aftersales Manager, Workshop Controller, or Senior Vehicle Technician looking for the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

As a Workshop Manager you will be responsible for supporting our customers to deliver on their business promises. Your aim is to ensure we get their vehicle back on the road safely and in quick time. Accountable for day‑to‑day performance across all aspects of the workshop, you will develop a results‑focused vehicle technician and workshop team that complies with the highest technical and quality standards, drive innovation and improvement to minimise vehicle downtime, and, above all, deliver on our service commitment to customers.

Benefits

Of course, a great basic salary but there’s much more available for you at Northgate Vehicle Hire than just that. Some of our most popular benefits include (but aren’t limited to):

• A fantastic quarterly bonus scheme
• Start with 24 days, increasing to 26 days with service, plus the flexibility to buy or sell up to 5 extra days each year. Of course, you’ll have public holidays too and an extra day off to celebrate your birthday!
• Well‑being services (incl. 24/7 GP service, mental health support and physiotherapy + Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan & Travel Insurance)
• Exclusive employee vehicle‑leasing schemes
• Pension & save‑as‑you‑earn share scheme
• Our Benefits App offering unlimited access to a huge range of retailer discounts and cashback deals (incl. Tesco, Asda, Currys, B&Q & Wickes to name just a few)
• Stream App for all our colleagues – a financial wellbeing app that gives you more control over your pay. Not only does it let you choose when to get paid it also lets you put money aside each month and, in addition, you can get discounts on your shopping, check what benefits you’re eligible for and can even put you in touch with a financial coach!

With over 60 branches nationwide, Northgate Vehicle Hire are the UK’s go‑to provider of light commercial vehicle rental solutions, partnering with some of the country’s most well‑known organisations. We have gained a reputation for being at the forefront of the LCV sector and for helping our customers when they need us most.

We’re also part of something bigger – ZIGUP, a leading provider of integrated mobility solutions, supporting customers across the UK, Ireland, and Spain. We are proud to have been awarded a King’s Award for Enterprise in 2025, recognised for our commitment to promoting opportunity and supporting social mobility. Unlock your potential in an industry‑leading business, surrounded by inspiring individuals and leaders, fuelled by the opportunity to thrive in your career.

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone can thrive. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, identities, and abilities. If you need adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, just let us know. We’re here to support you.

Our Motto

We are agile. We are experts. We are imaginative. We are reliable.