Job Description

Workshop Manager - VW Workshop Langar Airfield

Work on great cars, with great people.

Enjoy support that's second to none as a Workshop Controller at our VW Workshop based at Langar Airfield


The Workshop Manager is responsible for ensuring service and repairs are carried out effectively and accurately to achieve the highest possible standards for technical quality. The Workshop Manager is also responsible for ensuring maximum productivity in the workshop. They liaise between Service and the Technicians to ensure that all required work is actioned effectively and efficiently, keeping the customers expectations top of mind. Driven by exceeding targets and motivating the team to succeed would be a natural skill that our Workshop Controller possesses.


Best of all, you'll be part of a fun, friendly team that will support you every day.

What we can offer you

Enjoy 33 days of annual leave

(including bank holidays) to rest and recharge

Save money every day with

our exclusive retail discounts

Drive a great deal

with discounts on new and used cars, plus servicing offers

Plan for the years ahead

with our company pension scheme

Balance home and work

with our industry-leading family-friendly policies designed to help you spend more time with the people that matter

Commute for less

with our cycle-to-work scheme

Prioritise your wellbeing

with dedicated support for you and your family

24/7 access to healthcare professionals

, ensuring you get the expert advice you need quickly and easily

Make a difference

with a paid day to volunteer in your community

Invest in your future

with our company share purchase plan

Earn financial rewards

when you refer a friend to join the team

Keep learning and growing

with our training and development opportunities for everyone.

Life assurance

with the option to increase cover We're open to

flexible working

options - just ask

What you'll do day to day

Monitor Progress of repairs and service and communicate to service advisor of any delays Check capacity in the workshop based on any additional work requirements Ensure that quality checks are carried out as per guidelines Monitor and give feedback on Technicians quality and efficiency Allocate work to qualified technicians

Helpful skills and qualifications

Don't worry about ticking off every single skill here

if you care about delivering great experiences as much as we do, we want to hear from you.

Technical Knowledge and qualifications relating to vehicle maintenance Previous experience of supervising or managing Technicians Computer Literate, Kerridge experience is desirable Completed Required Training Courses The capability of working to the highest quality standards and to efficiency targets Great team player and communication skills

Be part of something big

Group 1 Automotive is on an exciting growth journey. We're the largest partner in the UK for Mercedes- Benz, Volkswagen and Audi, and second largest for BMW & MINI.


Home to more than 7000 colleagues who are dedicated to providing exceptional customer services, we have 113 dealerships in the UK, representing 21 brands at the forefront of automotive retail.

But you don't need to love cars to work with us

- you just need to share our mission to create outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers, our partners, and our people.


In return, we recognise that the success of our business is because of our fantastic people. Which is why we're committed to providing fantastic career opportunities, comprehensive training, competitive pay and benefits and full support personally and professionally.