Job Description:

VMU Manager / HGV Workshop Manager
 
Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire
Salary: £45,000 basic per annum, plus overtime opportunities
Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:00-16:30, 45 hours per week. Flexibility required.
Job Type: Full-time, permanent
 
Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
 
Lead the team, take ownership of workshop performance and help keep commercial vehicle fleets on the road. ISQ Recruitment is recruiting an experienced VMU Manager for a well-established commercial vehicle business in Didcot.
 
This opportunity would suit a confident workshop leader who combines technical knowledge with strong people management and a practical approach to delivering reliable fleet maintenance.
 
What's on Offer

• 23 days' annual leave, plus a day off for your birthday.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Pension scheme and life assurance.
• Manufacturer training and career development opportunities.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Employee assistance and wellbeing support, including access to a 24-hour online GP.
• Uniform, boot allowance and toolbox insurance.
• Employee recognition and long-service rewards.

The Role
 
You will oversee the day-to-day running of the Vehicle Maintenance Unit, ensuring the team, facilities and resources are organised to meet customer fleet requirements. Leading from the front, you will balance workshop efficiency, cost control and service quality while supporting your team's development.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Plan staffing levels, workloads and workshop capacity to meet fleet maintenance demands.
• Manage labour costs and the use of external contractors.
• Monitor workshop performance across retail, warranty and internal contract work.
• Control work in progress, cash processes and workshop service pricing in conjunction with senior management.
• Maintain safe working practices, support audits and oversee contractor compliance.
• Ensure workshop bays, equipment, tools and facilities are used effectively.
• Support recruitment and induction, coach employees and review individual performance against agreed targets.
• Identify improvements and contribute to planning for staffing, equipment and facility investment.

What We're Looking For

• A Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Repair and Maintenance, such as NVQ, City & Guilds or IMI.
• Previous experience in VMU management, HGV workshop management or a similar commercial vehicle leadership role.
• The ability to motivate a team, set clear expectations and maintain high standards.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of workshop costs, productivity and work in progress.
• Strong communication, organisation and prioritisation skills.
• A calm, practical approach to changing workloads and customer requirements.

Apply Now
Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
 
To apply, please click apply or send your CV to (url removed). For more information, please contact ISQ Recruitment on (phone number removed).
 
ISQ Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

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