Service Manager

Salary/rate:£37,000 - £45,000
Type of work desired:Permanent
Desired work region:Lancashire
Relocation possible:No
Reason for leaving:Not Currently Working
References on file:8659
Sector:Aftersales/Service Manager
Post Date:January 8, 2026
Ref:8659
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About Profile

Service Manager / Workshop Manager

This candidate is an experienced Service Manager and Workshop Manager with a strong background across fleet, main dealer and commercial workshop environments. They are highly organised, calm under pressure and confident managing people, workload planning and compliance within busy workshop operations.

They bring a structured management style, with hands-on responsibility for technician teams, MOT sites, parts control and quality standards. Their background combines technical knowledge with people leadership, making them particularly effective at improving workflow, supporting staff development and maintaining high safety and repair standards.

Key Experience & Strengths

Service Manager and workshop leadership experience
Management of technicians, drivers and bodyshop staff
MOT site management and compliance oversight
Workload planning and capacity control
Parts ordering and stock management
Health and safety and quality assurance
Fleet and retail workshop operations
Stable and long-term career history

What They’re Looking For

Service Manager or Workshop Manager role

Availability

Notice period as required

This candidate would be a strong fit for businesses needing a reliable, process-driven Service Manager with excellent workshop control and people management skills.

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Parts / Service Advisor

£27,000 – £30,000
Automotive parts identification and ordering Supporting workshop technicians with parts supply Front counter, email and telephone customer enquiries Service desk support and customer liaison Experience using Kerridge and electronic parts catalogues Pre-picking service parts for scheduled work Vehicle health checks and workshop coordination Stock control, deliveries and back order management Strong customer service and communication skills Experience working to dealership KPIs and targets Full UK driving licence

Service Advisor

£35,000 - £40,000
Service advisor and service team leadership Customer service and front-of-house aftersales management Upselling additional work, repairs and service plans Monitoring service department KPIs and operational performance Customer satisfaction management and CSI performance Workshop coordination and job scheduling Handling customer queries and complaint resolution Strong communication with technicians and workshop teams Stable automotive career background Full UK driving licence

Technician

£40,000
Advanced vehicle diagnostics and fault finding Jaguar Land Rover diagnostic systems including Topix Cloud, SDD and Pathfinder Electric and hybrid vehicle system knowledge Routine servicing and mechanical repairs Electrical and mechanical fault diagnosis Experience liaising with workshop teams and service advisors Strong attention to detail and methodical problem solving Ongoing technical training and development Ambition to progress towards Workshop Control Full UK driving licence

Technician & MOT Tester

£33,000 - £35,000
NVQ Level 1, 2 & 3 qualified Vehicle Technician Class 4 MOT Tester Light vehicle servicing and mechanical repairs MOT preparation and compliance Brake systems and routine maintenance Main dealer experience including VW Group and BMW Agency-based flexible workshop support Workshop workflow support and allocation experience Customer interaction and front-of-house exposure Full UK driving licence