Job Description

Workshop Manager - Lambeth
Salary: £56,000 – £57,000 per annum + Excellent Benefits
Hours: Full Time | 40 Hours per Week | Monday – Friday
Job Ref: 30618

We are recruiting for an experienced Workshop Manager for our clients Lambeth Workshop, you’ll play a vital leadership role in ensuring our fleet operations run safely, efficiently, and to the highest possible standards.
This is more than a workshop management role — it’s an opportunity to lead a high-performing operation, develop skilled teams, and make a visible impact across a critical municipal and environmental services contract.
This role suits a Workshop Manager seeking a long term position.

Workshop Manager Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company car scheme
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Access to over 1,100 learning and development courses
• Funding for qualifications and apprenticeships
• Mentoring and internal progression opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• 24/7 virtual GP access and Bupa Anytime HealthLine
• Discounts across retail, travel, leisure, and entertainment providers
• Paid volunteering day and charity giving schemes

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing workshop team
• Drive operational performance across KPIs including VOR reduction, MOT compliance, and fleet availability
• Ensure the highest standards of health, safety, and legislative compliance are maintained
• Manage workshop budgets and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements
• Build strong working relationships with operational teams, internal customers, and external suppliers
• Implement and improve workshop processes to maximise productivity and service reliability
• Promote a positive, accountable, and engaged workshop culture
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across fleet maintenance operations

• Proven experience managing fleet maintenance operations or vehicle workshops
• Strong leadership and team development experience
• Excellent understanding of workshop compliance, health & safety, and operational standards
• Experience managing large or complex vehicle fleets
• Strong organisational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Confidence communicating with stakeholders at all levels
• A proactive approach with a continuous improvement mindset

Jack Adams - South Team Manager
JAOJ

Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with main dealerships, bodyshops, tyre management companies, parts distribution centres, independent garages, fleet operators, HGV companies, import centres and manufacturers across the UK. We recruit across the motor trade and related industries.