Service Manager (Automotive) 45,000 - 48,000 Basic OTE 63,000+ Company Vehicle Ready to lead a high-performing service team and make a real impact? We're looking for an exceptional Service Manager to take the wheel of a busy, growing automotive aftersales operation. This is not a role for someone who simply wants to manage a workshop. We're looking for a leader who can inspire people, delight customers, drive performance, and continuously improve every aspect of the department. If you're the type of person who enjoys turning good teams into great teams, loves KPIs almost as much as customer satisfaction, and gets a genuine buzz from developing people, we'd love to hear from you. What's in it for you? Basic Salary: 45,000 - 48,000 (depending on experience) Realistic OTE: 63,000+ Quarterly bonus Additional annual overachievement bonus Company demonstrator vehicle Pension scheme Ongoing manufacturer training and development 22 days holiday plus bank holidays The Opportunity As Service Manager, you'll have overall responsibility for leading a successful service operation, including a modern workshop and van service facility. You'll work closely with service advisors, workshop controllers, technicians, parts teams and senior management to ensure customers receive outstanding service while the department achieves its financial and operational goals. This is a hands-on leadership role where your ability to coach, motivate and develop people will be just as important as your ability to manage performance. What You'll Be Doing Leading, motivating and developing a high-performing service team Driving departmental profitability and labour sales Improving workshop productivity, efficiency and utilisation Managing capacity planning and workshop throughput Coaching service advisors, workshop controllers and technicians Monitoring and improving technician performance metrics Delivering outstanding customer satisfaction results Achieving manufacturer and departmental KPI targets Managing customer concerns and ensuring swift resolutions Reducing work in progress and improving vehicle turnaround times Working collaboratively with the Parts Department Leading daily planning and operational meetings Identifying and implementing process improvements Recruiting, developing and retaining talented team members Maintaining manufacturer standards and operational compliance Safety First You'll also play a key role in promoting a strong Health & Safety culture by: Ensuring safe workshop practices are always followed Maintaining compliance with legislation and company policies Conducting risk assessments and resolving potential hazards Supporting staff training and PPE compliance Creating a safe environment for colleagues, customers and visitors Who We're Looking For You'll likely already be an experienced Service Manager within a franchised dealership environment and have a proven track record of delivering results. You'll be: A confident and inspirational leader Passionate about developing and coaching people Commercially minded with strong financial awareness Customer-focused and committed to exceptional service Comfortable analysing KPIs and turning insights into action Calm under pressure and decisive when challenges arise Highly organised with excellent communication skills Driven by continuous improvement and operational excellence Why Join Us? We're building something special. This role offers the opportunity to lead an ambitious team, influence business performance, and be recognised and rewarded for success. If you're looking for a position where your ideas will be heard, your achievements celebrated, and your leadership genuinely valued, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your automotive leadership career.
Sep 16, 2026
Full time
Service Manager (Automotive) 45,000 - 48,000 Basic OTE 63,000+ Company Vehicle Ready to lead a high-performing service team and make a real impact? We're looking for an exceptional Service Manager to take the wheel of a busy, growing automotive aftersales operation. This is not a role for someone who simply wants to manage a workshop. We're looking for a leader who can inspire people, delight customers, drive performance, and continuously improve every aspect of the department. If you're the type of person who enjoys turning good teams into great teams, loves KPIs almost as much as customer satisfaction, and gets a genuine buzz from developing people, we'd love to hear from you. What's in it for you? Basic Salary: 45,000 - 48,000 (depending on experience) Realistic OTE: 63,000+ Quarterly bonus Additional annual overachievement bonus Company demonstrator vehicle Pension scheme Ongoing manufacturer training and development 22 days holiday plus bank holidays The Opportunity As Service Manager, you'll have overall responsibility for leading a successful service operation, including a modern workshop and van service facility. You'll work closely with service advisors, workshop controllers, technicians, parts teams and senior management to ensure customers receive outstanding service while the department achieves its financial and operational goals. This is a hands-on leadership role where your ability to coach, motivate and develop people will be just as important as your ability to manage performance. What You'll Be Doing Leading, motivating and developing a high-performing service team Driving departmental profitability and labour sales Improving workshop productivity, efficiency and utilisation Managing capacity planning and workshop throughput Coaching service advisors, workshop controllers and technicians Monitoring and improving technician performance metrics Delivering outstanding customer satisfaction results Achieving manufacturer and departmental KPI targets Managing customer concerns and ensuring swift resolutions Reducing work in progress and improving vehicle turnaround times Working collaboratively with the Parts Department Leading daily planning and operational meetings Identifying and implementing process improvements Recruiting, developing and retaining talented team members Maintaining manufacturer standards and operational compliance Safety First You'll also play a key role in promoting a strong Health & Safety culture by: Ensuring safe workshop practices are always followed Maintaining compliance with legislation and company policies Conducting risk assessments and resolving potential hazards Supporting staff training and PPE compliance Creating a safe environment for colleagues, customers and visitors Who We're Looking For You'll likely already be an experienced Service Manager within a franchised dealership environment and have a proven track record of delivering results. You'll be: A confident and inspirational leader Passionate about developing and coaching people Commercially minded with strong financial awareness Customer-focused and committed to exceptional service Comfortable analysing KPIs and turning insights into action Calm under pressure and decisive when challenges arise Highly organised with excellent communication skills Driven by continuous improvement and operational excellence Why Join Us? We're building something special. This role offers the opportunity to lead an ambitious team, influence business performance, and be recognised and rewarded for success. If you're looking for a position where your ideas will be heard, your achievements celebrated, and your leadership genuinely valued, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your automotive leadership career.
Service Manager (Automotive) 45,000 - 48,000 Basic OTE 63,000+ Company Vehicle Ready to lead a high-performing service team and make a real impact? We're looking for an exceptional Service Manager to take the wheel of a busy, growing automotive aftersales operation. This is not a role for someone who simply wants to manage a workshop. We're looking for a leader who can inspire people, delight customers, drive performance, and continuously improve every aspect of the department. If you're the type of person who enjoys turning good teams into great teams, loves KPIs almost as much as customer satisfaction, and gets a genuine buzz from developing people, we'd love to hear from you. What's in it for you? Basic Salary: 45,000 - 48,000 (depending on experience) Realistic OTE: 63,000+ Quarterly bonus Additional annual overachievement bonus Company demonstrator vehicle Pension scheme Ongoing manufacturer training and development 22 days holiday plus bank holidays The Opportunity As Service Manager, you'll have overall responsibility for leading a successful service operation, including a modern workshop and van service facility. You'll work closely with service advisors, workshop controllers, technicians, parts teams and senior management to ensure customers receive outstanding service while the department achieves its financial and operational goals. This is a hands-on leadership role where your ability to coach, motivate and develop people will be just as important as your ability to manage performance. What You'll Be Doing Leading, motivating and developing a high-performing service team Driving departmental profitability and labour sales Improving workshop productivity, efficiency and utilisation Managing capacity planning and workshop throughput Coaching service advisors, workshop controllers and technicians Monitoring and improving technician performance metrics Delivering outstanding customer satisfaction results Achieving manufacturer and departmental KPI targets Managing customer concerns and ensuring swift resolutions Reducing work in progress and improving vehicle turnaround times Working collaboratively with the Parts Department Leading daily planning and operational meetings Identifying and implementing process improvements Recruiting, developing and retaining talented team members Maintaining manufacturer standards and operational compliance Safety First You'll also play a key role in promoting a strong Health & Safety culture by: Ensuring safe workshop practices are always followed Maintaining compliance with legislation and company policies Conducting risk assessments and resolving potential hazards Supporting staff training and PPE compliance Creating a safe environment for colleagues, customers and visitors Who We're Looking For You'll likely already be an experienced Service Manager within a franchised dealership environment and have a proven track record of delivering results. You'll be: A confident and inspirational leader Passionate about developing and coaching people Commercially minded with strong financial awareness Customer-focused and committed to exceptional service Comfortable analysing KPIs and turning insights into action Calm under pressure and decisive when challenges arise Highly organised with excellent communication skills Driven by continuous improvement and operational excellence Why Join Us? We're building something special. This role offers the opportunity to lead an ambitious team, influence business performance, and be recognised and rewarded for success. If you're looking for a position where your ideas will be heard, your achievements celebrated, and your leadership genuinely valued, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your automotive leadership career.
Sep 16, 2026
Full time
Service Manager (Automotive) 45,000 - 48,000 Basic OTE 63,000+ Company Vehicle Ready to lead a high-performing service team and make a real impact? We're looking for an exceptional Service Manager to take the wheel of a busy, growing automotive aftersales operation. This is not a role for someone who simply wants to manage a workshop. We're looking for a leader who can inspire people, delight customers, drive performance, and continuously improve every aspect of the department. If you're the type of person who enjoys turning good teams into great teams, loves KPIs almost as much as customer satisfaction, and gets a genuine buzz from developing people, we'd love to hear from you. What's in it for you? Basic Salary: 45,000 - 48,000 (depending on experience) Realistic OTE: 63,000+ Quarterly bonus Additional annual overachievement bonus Company demonstrator vehicle Pension scheme Ongoing manufacturer training and development 22 days holiday plus bank holidays The Opportunity As Service Manager, you'll have overall responsibility for leading a successful service operation, including a modern workshop and van service facility. You'll work closely with service advisors, workshop controllers, technicians, parts teams and senior management to ensure customers receive outstanding service while the department achieves its financial and operational goals. This is a hands-on leadership role where your ability to coach, motivate and develop people will be just as important as your ability to manage performance. What You'll Be Doing Leading, motivating and developing a high-performing service team Driving departmental profitability and labour sales Improving workshop productivity, efficiency and utilisation Managing capacity planning and workshop throughput Coaching service advisors, workshop controllers and technicians Monitoring and improving technician performance metrics Delivering outstanding customer satisfaction results Achieving manufacturer and departmental KPI targets Managing customer concerns and ensuring swift resolutions Reducing work in progress and improving vehicle turnaround times Working collaboratively with the Parts Department Leading daily planning and operational meetings Identifying and implementing process improvements Recruiting, developing and retaining talented team members Maintaining manufacturer standards and operational compliance Safety First You'll also play a key role in promoting a strong Health & Safety culture by: Ensuring safe workshop practices are always followed Maintaining compliance with legislation and company policies Conducting risk assessments and resolving potential hazards Supporting staff training and PPE compliance Creating a safe environment for colleagues, customers and visitors Who We're Looking For You'll likely already be an experienced Service Manager within a franchised dealership environment and have a proven track record of delivering results. You'll be: A confident and inspirational leader Passionate about developing and coaching people Commercially minded with strong financial awareness Customer-focused and committed to exceptional service Comfortable analysing KPIs and turning insights into action Calm under pressure and decisive when challenges arise Highly organised with excellent communication skills Driven by continuous improvement and operational excellence Why Join Us? We're building something special. This role offers the opportunity to lead an ambitious team, influence business performance, and be recognised and rewarded for success. If you're looking for a position where your ideas will be heard, your achievements celebrated, and your leadership genuinely valued, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your automotive leadership career.
HGV Class 1 Driver Whitland Location: Whitland Pay: Days £14.50£16.48 per hour Nights £16.92£18.90 per hour Job Type: Permanent Shifts: Days & Nights Shift Patterns: Various patterns available Operation: 7 days a week Pay: Weekly, every Wednesday A permanent opportunity is available for HGV Class 1 Drivers in Whitland, working on milk tanker deliveries to other depots across Wales and the South West of click apply for full job details
Sep 15, 2026
Full time
HGV Class 1 Driver Whitland Location: Whitland Pay: Days £14.50£16.48 per hour Nights £16.92£18.90 per hour Job Type: Permanent Shifts: Days & Nights Shift Patterns: Various patterns available Operation: 7 days a week Pay: Weekly, every Wednesday A permanent opportunity is available for HGV Class 1 Drivers in Whitland, working on milk tanker deliveries to other depots across Wales and the South West of click apply for full job details
Senior Transport Service Coordinator Salary: 36,000 - 38,000 + Annual Performance Bonus (up to 17.5%) + Excellent Benefits Location: Avonmouth, Bristol (BS11 Area) Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm (40 hours per week), plus rota-based Saturdays and Bank Holidays (paid in addition) About the Opportunity We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading organisation within the environmental services and logistics sector, for an experienced Senior Transport Service Coordinator to join their operations team in Avonmouth. This is an excellent opportunity for a transport or logistics professional looking to take the next step into a senior coordination role with responsibility for service delivery, driver management, operational compliance, and customer engagement. The Role As a Senior Transport Service Coordinator, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficient day-to-day delivery of transport services. Working closely with drivers, customers, and operational teams, you will be responsible for coordinating workloads, managing route allocation, and supporting high standards of service delivery and compliance. Key Responsibilities Oversee the daily delivery of transport services and allocate work across vehicles and routes. Maintain regular communication with drivers, customers, and key stakeholders. Monitor operational performance and provide service updates where required. Conduct driver debriefs and ensure all operational issues are recorded and addressed. Provide direct support and guidance to drivers throughout their shifts. Escalate safety concerns and support a strong health and safety culture. Assist with transport compliance activities, including Working Time Directive (WTD) and operator licence requirements. Support operational management in delivering efficient and compliant transport services. Act as a direct line manager for drivers and service coordination staff. Candidate Requirements Essential Skills & Experience Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels. Proven ability to manage and prioritise a busy workload in a fast-paced environment. Full UK Driving Licence. Strong organisational and problem-solving skills. Ability to lead and motivate operational teams. Desirable Skills & Experience Knowledge of transport compliance, Working Time Directive (WTD), and operator licence regulations. Previous supervisory or team leadership experience. Experience within transport, logistics, waste management, fleet operations, or a related industry. Strong IT skills and the ability to learn new operating systems and business applications. Benefits Our client offers a competitive package including: 25 days annual leave Company pension scheme Annual performance-related bonus Employee wellbeing and financial support programmes Retail and lifestyle discounts Ongoing learning and development opportunities Paid volunteering day each year Health and wellbeing resources Apply Today
Sep 11, 2026
Full time
Senior Transport Service Coordinator Salary: 36,000 - 38,000 + Annual Performance Bonus (up to 17.5%) + Excellent Benefits Location: Avonmouth, Bristol (BS11 Area) Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm (40 hours per week), plus rota-based Saturdays and Bank Holidays (paid in addition) About the Opportunity We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading organisation within the environmental services and logistics sector, for an experienced Senior Transport Service Coordinator to join their operations team in Avonmouth. This is an excellent opportunity for a transport or logistics professional looking to take the next step into a senior coordination role with responsibility for service delivery, driver management, operational compliance, and customer engagement. The Role As a Senior Transport Service Coordinator, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficient day-to-day delivery of transport services. Working closely with drivers, customers, and operational teams, you will be responsible for coordinating workloads, managing route allocation, and supporting high standards of service delivery and compliance. Key Responsibilities Oversee the daily delivery of transport services and allocate work across vehicles and routes. Maintain regular communication with drivers, customers, and key stakeholders. Monitor operational performance and provide service updates where required. Conduct driver debriefs and ensure all operational issues are recorded and addressed. Provide direct support and guidance to drivers throughout their shifts. Escalate safety concerns and support a strong health and safety culture. Assist with transport compliance activities, including Working Time Directive (WTD) and operator licence requirements. Support operational management in delivering efficient and compliant transport services. Act as a direct line manager for drivers and service coordination staff. Candidate Requirements Essential Skills & Experience Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels. Proven ability to manage and prioritise a busy workload in a fast-paced environment. Full UK Driving Licence. Strong organisational and problem-solving skills. Ability to lead and motivate operational teams. Desirable Skills & Experience Knowledge of transport compliance, Working Time Directive (WTD), and operator licence regulations. Previous supervisory or team leadership experience. Experience within transport, logistics, waste management, fleet operations, or a related industry. Strong IT skills and the ability to learn new operating systems and business applications. Benefits Our client offers a competitive package including: 25 days annual leave Company pension scheme Annual performance-related bonus Employee wellbeing and financial support programmes Retail and lifestyle discounts Ongoing learning and development opportunities Paid volunteering day each year Health and wellbeing resources Apply Today
Job Title: Press Brake Setter Operator Location: Leicester, Copt Oak, LE12 Type: Permanent Industry: Technical and Engineering Salary: 15.00 per hour + 1.00 Shift Allowance + O/T + excellent company benefits Workchain is currently seeking a Press Brake Setter Operator to join our client in Copt Oak, LE12 on a permanent basis. The ideal candidate will be responsible for setting and operating CNC Press Brake machines to bend, fold and form sheet metal products from technical drawings. Our client manufacturer high quality parts for POS displays and their related products. This role is being recruited for on a permanent basis. Immediate interviews and starts are available. Key Responsibilities: Set up and operate CNC press brake machines to produce metal components to precise specifications Read and interpret technical drawings, folding diagrams and work instructions Select and install correct tooling, punches, and dies based on job requirements Perform first off inspections and conduct in process quality checks using measuring tools Make machine adjustments and corrections to ensure product accuracy and consistency Report any machine issues, material shortages, or quality concerns to supervisors Key Experience: Competent with fabrication tools and machinery Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality Proven experience setting and operating a CNC press brake machine Experience in a metal fabrication or manufacturing environment Experience with press brake brands such as Amada, Trumpf, Bystronic or LVD Hours of work are 40 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, 4.00pm to 2.00am. The starting salary is 16.00 per hour including shift allowance, 33,280kpa with excellent company benefits. If you are a dedicated and experienced Press Brake Setter Operator looking for a new opportunity, then we want to hear from you. Please apply online and complete the application form to be considered for this position.
Oct 08, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Press Brake Setter Operator Location: Leicester, Copt Oak, LE12 Type: Permanent Industry: Technical and Engineering Salary: 15.00 per hour + 1.00 Shift Allowance + O/T + excellent company benefits Workchain is currently seeking a Press Brake Setter Operator to join our client in Copt Oak, LE12 on a permanent basis. The ideal candidate will be responsible for setting and operating CNC Press Brake machines to bend, fold and form sheet metal products from technical drawings. Our client manufacturer high quality parts for POS displays and their related products. This role is being recruited for on a permanent basis. Immediate interviews and starts are available. Key Responsibilities: Set up and operate CNC press brake machines to produce metal components to precise specifications Read and interpret technical drawings, folding diagrams and work instructions Select and install correct tooling, punches, and dies based on job requirements Perform first off inspections and conduct in process quality checks using measuring tools Make machine adjustments and corrections to ensure product accuracy and consistency Report any machine issues, material shortages, or quality concerns to supervisors Key Experience: Competent with fabrication tools and machinery Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality Proven experience setting and operating a CNC press brake machine Experience in a metal fabrication or manufacturing environment Experience with press brake brands such as Amada, Trumpf, Bystronic or LVD Hours of work are 40 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, 4.00pm to 2.00am. The starting salary is 16.00 per hour including shift allowance, 33,280kpa with excellent company benefits. If you are a dedicated and experienced Press Brake Setter Operator looking for a new opportunity, then we want to hear from you. Please apply online and complete the application form to be considered for this position.
