- Salary From £50,000 Per Year
- Salary To £650,000 Per Year
Workshop Manager
Location: Unit A1, Fairoaks Airport, Chobham, Surrey, GU24 8HU
Salary: £50,000+ DOE + £1,000 Welcome Bonus + £100 Monthly Attendance Bonus
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–6:00pm, with a 1-hour break
Optional Saturdays: Paid at time and a half
Join a Leading Automotive Repair Specialist!
The Opportunity
TLC Auto Refinishing is looking for an experienced Workshop Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of a busy commercial vehicle repair workshop.
You'll oversee 15–20 skilled operatives across Panel, Fabrication and Paint, driving productivity, quality and efficiency while ensuring the workshop operates safely and effectively.
This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone with strong bodyshop or automotive repair experience who knows how to get the best from a team.
What You'll Do
• Lead daily workshop operations, briefings and team performance.
• Oversee Panel, Fabrication and Paint departments.
• Allocate work effectively and ensure targets are achieved.
• Coordinate with Stores to maintain parts availability.
• Manage final quality checks and resolve issues quickly.
• Monitor timekeeping and performance through job clocking systems.
• Maintain high standards of H&S, PPE and company procedures.
• Drive cost-effective working and minimise material waste.
• Report on workshop performance to management.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and staff development.
• Motivate, support and lead the workshop team.
What You'll Bring
• 10+ years' experience in a bodyshop or automotive repair environment.
• 5+ years' experience managing workshop teams.
• Strong understanding of vehicle repair and refurbishment processes.
• Confident leadership and people-management skills.
• Strong organisation, communication and conflict-resolution skills.
• Good working knowledge of H&S and PPE requirements.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office for reporting and scheduling.
• Full driving licence.
Desirable: HGV licence, first aid training and management qualifications.
What's In It For You?
• £50,000+ per annum, DOE
• £1,000 welcome bonus
• £100 monthly attendance bonus
• 28 days' holiday, including bank holidays and Christmas closure
• NEST pension
• Optional Saturday overtime paid at time and a half
About TLC Auto Refinishing
With over 20 years of experience, TLC Auto Refinishing is a trusted specialist in commercial vehicle repairs and bespoke body builds. From tipper trucks to airport vehicles, we work with a diverse range of commercial clients, delivering quality, innovation and a customer-first service.
If you're an experienced Workshop Manager ready to take ownership of a busy automotive repair operation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.
No agencies please.
