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 Healthcare
• Department & company-wide team building events.

Our Purpose

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.

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