Workshop Manager Technical Operations Workshop

We’re TIP Group – a proud Great Place to Work® – and we’re looking for a skilled and motivated Workshop Manager to join our team.

This is a hands‑on leadership role where you’ll take ownership of workshop performance, keep trailers on the road, and lead a team that takes real pride in doing the job right.

• 🔧 Managing workshop operations, including loading, repair prioritisation, systems, and processes to meet customer and business demands
• 👥 Working closely with a supportive, hands‑on team to maintain safe, efficient, and high‑performing workshop practices
• 🚛 Keeping our customers’ fleets road‑ready by minimising truck & trailer downtime and identifying the most economical repair solutions
• ✔️ Ensuring all inspections, services, and repairs meet company standards and comply with all EHS and mandatory legislation
• ✔️ Analysing maintenance trends, managing staffing and overtime, and highlighting performance and commercial opportunities to management

• ✔️ Time‑served technician background or City & Guilds Level 1, 2 & 3 (or equivalent) with solid trailer & truck repair experience
• ✔️ Previous workshop or team management experience (highly advantageous)
• ✔️ Strong organisation, admin, and IT skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
• ✔️ A confident communicator who can challenge, question, and work autonomously
• ✔️ A proactive mindset and a sense of ownership in your work
• ✔️ A good sense of humour – we work hard, but we like a laugh too

Because culture isn’t a poster on the wall and it’s something you should feel every day
. We’re good at what we do and we put people first. We invest in your growth, value your voice, and genuinely care about our team. We don’t just say we’re a Great Place to Work® – we prove it.
It’s how we roll.

• ✅ £1,000 employee referral bonus
• ✅ Private Healthcare for You & Your Loved Ones
• ✅ Annual contribution towards your well‑being
• ✅ Pension Scheme with Aviva
• ✅ Income Protection available in case of long‑term sickness or disability
• ✅ Life Assurance (up to 3x annual base salary)
• ✅ Ability to buy up to 4 additional days for more holidays!
• ✅ Awards & Recognition so you feel valued for your hard work (e.g. Christmas vouchers, business hero awards etc.)

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