VMU Manager

Didcot, Oxfordshire
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Vehicle Maintenance Unit Manager Needed in Didcot, Oxfordshire

Our client, a franchise-approved commercial vehicle dealer group with multiple sites nationwide, is seeking a Vehicle Maintenance Unit Manager to oversee their Vehicle Maintenance Unit (VMU) located in Didcot. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced supervisor or manager in vehicle maintenance to lead a dedicated workshop team and manage a fleet of light commercial and heavy goods vehicles.

Benefits for the Successful VMU Manager:

• Salary circa 45,000 per annum, dependent on experience
• Overtime paid at enhanced rate of time and a half, subject to availability
• 30 days annual leave, including bank holidays
• Branded overalls and boot allowance
• Workplace pension scheme
• Access to hundreds of practical, recreational and salary-sacrifice discounts
• Staff wellness programme
• Regular recognition rewards for staff
• Full training provided, including IRTEC Inspection Accreditation and manufacturer technical development
• Career progression opportunities within a multi-award-winning dealer group with over 50 years of operational excellence

Duties:

• Plan and allocate workforce resources to meet fleet demands efficiently
• Manage labour costs, including third-party contractor expenses
• Ensure compliance with safety audits and contractor working codes
• Oversee planning for workshop facilities, bays, tools, diagnosis equipment, and workplace design
• Prepare and review investment proposals for workshop facilities, equipment, and HR requirements
• Monitor and adjust workshop service pricing to remain competitive
• Measure and report on workshop performance, including retail sales, warranty, and internal contracts
• Manage work in progress (WIP), cash flow, and invoicing
• Recruit, train, and induct new staff, ensuring high standards of team performance
• Motivate, coach, and lead workshop employees, fostering high retention and employee development
• Set and review target agreements with staff, ensuring achievement
• Communicate effectively with team members and customers, maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction
• Maintain health and safety standards and ensure compliance with industry regulations

Requirements for the VMU Manager position:

• Level 3 qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds, IMI) in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (light or heavy)
• Supervisory or managerial experience within a vehicle maintenance environment
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Resilient, proactive, and excellent communicator
• Strong organisational and time management ability
• Ability to prioritise tasks within deadlines to ensure workshop efficiency
• HGV driving licence is highly advantageous but not essential

If you are an experienced Vehicle Maintenance Unit Manager seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity in Didcot, this role is ideal. Our client offers a competitive salary package and extensive benefits, with full support for your professional development.

Contact Josh Buck, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Didcot and Oxfordshire, today to discover more about this fantastic VMU Manager opportunity.