This job expired on 28th February 2025
Workshop Manager
Do you have experience of managing a busy workshop and the ability to motivate others?
Looking for a new challenge within a successful and growing dealership supported by a strong management team? If so, then we are looking for you!
Role Overview:
As a Workshop Manager you will be coordinating a team of technicians and be responsible for ensuring all work is completed in the allocated time to produce high productivity levels.
You will be responsible for continually reviewing processes to ensure we constantly achieve the highest levels of customer satisfaction.
Key elements of this role will include:
People Management
Workshop Productivity / Utilisation
Management of Idle Time
Establishment and maintain both Dealer and Manufacture Standards
Quality Checks
Customer Satisfaction
About the role
Key Responsibilities:
Manage day-to-day operations of the workshop, ensuring all activities are carried out efficiently and safely
Supervise and lead a team of technicians and support staff, providing guidance and training as necessary
Develop and implement workshop policies and procedures to enhance productivity and safety
Monitor workflow, allocate resources effectively, and ensure deadlines are met
Maintain equipment and tools in optimal condition, coordinating repairs or replacements when needed
Experience:
Proven experience in a role within a workshop or similar environment is essential
Previous have experience in a supervisory/managerial role
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team
Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail
Knowledge of health and safety regulations
A full driving licence is essential
Other Information:
· Membership of Kingsbridge Hospital Diamond Club
· Free Company healthcare with Health Shield including cashback, discounts and perks
· Access to a discounted Private Healthcare Scheme
· 30 Days Annual Leave
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Long Service Awards
· Pension Provision
· Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
This is not an exhaustive list of duties and the post holder will be required to undertake any other reasonable duties discussed and directed by the line manager.
Donnelly Group is an equal opportunity employer.
The company reserves the right to expand the short listing criteria to facilitate the short listing process.
Apply now to embark on a rewarding career journey with us!
What you will need
Required criteria
- Proven experience in a role within a workshop or similar environment is essential
- A full valid drivers licence
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team
- Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail
- Previous management or supervisory experience
Professional skills you’ll need for this job opportunity
Continuous Improvement
Leading Teams
Managing Teams
Donnelly Group
As Northern Ireland’s largest family-owned motor retailer, the Donnelly Group offers customers the best deals on a huge selection of new cars, used cars, and commercial vehicles. Built on customer service over 70 years ago, the Donnelly Group prides itself on the quality of service provided to every customer throughout the process of matching them to a vehicle that suits their needs, requirements, and budget. With nine locations across Northern Ireland in Ballymena, Bangor, Belfast, Derry/Londonderry, Dungannon, Dungannon M1, Eglinton, Enniskillen, Mallusk, and Maydown Derry/Londonderry, motorists are never far away from a Donnelly Group showroom.
The Donnelly Group has been synonymous with the motor industry in Northern Ireland since 1947 when Peter Donnelly started a vehicle repair and taxi business in Caledon on the border of Co Tyrone and Armagh. Since then the Donnelly Group has become the largest family-owned automotive company in Northern Ireland. We offer competitive salaries, industry-leading work-life balance, generous holiday allowance, continuous training and development, wide-ranging benefits, and an opportunity to give volunteering time back to the communities within which we serve through the Donnelly Group Foundation.
Our teams across all our branches get involved with fundraising for our nominated charity partner, through football tournaments, Donnelly Group bake-off events, dragon boat racing, abseiling, cycling events as well as having a ‘Foundation Day’; a paid day off, to get involved with community projects. We like to feel that we work hard and play hard.
Our benefits
Vacation, Paid time off
Performance bonuses
Paid sick days
Retirement plan and/or pension
Office perks
Employee development programs
Employee discounts
Free parking
Cycle to work
Referral bonus
Competitive salary
Life insurance
Family and friends rates
Long service recognition
Employee Assistance Scheme
Perks Card
Wellbeing Scheme
Work With Charities
Social Opportunities
On the job learning
Progression opportunities
Access to Health & Wellbeing app
Long service awards
Service recognition increases to annual leave
Company employee App
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