Pay, Hours and Benefits
£34,000 – £37,500
40 hours per week, Monday – Friday
Occasional overtime, 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, Life insurance cover, Profit Related Pay, Employee Assistance Programme
This role is commutable from the following areas: Cardiff, Newport, Barry, Caerphilly, Chepstow
Role Overview
As the Team Leader, you’ll combine your technical expertise with day-to-day coordination and support. You will lead by example as the workshop’s lead installer, ensuring quality, safety and efficiency across both workshop and mobile operations.
This is a varied, meaningful role where your work directly contributes to improving people’s lives.
The role will be 70% workshop based and 30% mobile, specialising in installations and quality checks.
Candidate Requirements
- Previous experience in vehicle adaptations, automotive engineering, mobility solutions or a related field
- Strong technical understanding of vehicle systems and basic vehicle electrics
- Background in the automotive sector with a high standard of workmanship
- Leadership experience is an advantage, but skilled installers ready to progress are equally encouraged
- Excellent organisation skills with the ability to prioritise effectively
- Strong communicator with a supportive, collaborative leadership style
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Full UK driving licence (essential)
- Automotive or mechanical qualifications (desirable)
- Training in vehicle electrics or related disciplines is an advantage
Key Responsibilities
- Team Leadership & Workshop Management
- Lead, mentor and motivate a small team of workshop and mobile installation engineers
- Plan and allocate daily workloads to maintain an efficient and well‑structured workflow
- Ensure the workshop is consistently safe, compliant, tidy and professionally presented
- Support the Service Manager with operational planning and continuous improvement initiatives
- Technical Installation
- Carry out the installation of a wide range of vehicle adaptations for drivers and passengers
- Provide hands‑on technical support and guidance to engineers on complex or challenging jobs
- Maintain high‑quality standards and ensure all installations meet industry best practice
- Quality, Safety & Compliance
- Perform routine quality checks on completed work
- Ensure all team members follow safe working practices and health & safety regulations
- Oversee workshop tools, equipment and calibration requirements
- Stock & Resource Management
- Monitor stock levels and oversee ordering of parts and consumables
- Maintain stock accuracy and ensure prompt reporting of shortages or issues
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