VMU Manager

Vehicle Maintenance Unit Manager Needed in Didcot, Oxfordshire

Our client, a respected franchise-approved commercial vehicle dealer group with multiple sites nationwide, is seeking a Vehicle Maintenance Unit Manager to oversee their Vehicle Maintenance Unit in Didcot. This key role involves managing a fleet of light commercial and heavy goods vehicles, ensuring operational efficiency and maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

Benefits for the Successful VMU Manager:

• Competitive salary around £45,000 per annum, dependent on experience
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Overtime paid at enhanced rate (time and a half)
• 30 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Branded overalls and boot allowance
• Access to hundreds of practical, recreational, and salary-sacrifice discounts
• Staff wellness programme
• Regular staff recognition rewards
• Full training, including IRTEC Inspection Accreditation and manufacturer technical development
• Opportunities for career progression within a multi-award-winning dealer group with over 50 years of operation

Duties as a VMU Manager Include:

• Manage and plan workforce resource allocation to meet fleet demands
• Control labour costs and oversee third-party service provisionEnsure compliance with safety audits and contractor work codes
• Oversee workshop facility planning, including bays, tools, and diagnostic installations
• Prepare investment proposals for workshop upgrades and HR planning
• Review and adjust workshop service prices in consultation with senior management
• Monitor workshop performance metrics including retail sales, warranty, and internal contracts
• Oversee work in progress (WIP), cash control, and invoicing
• Recruit, induct, and develop workshop staff
• Lead, motivate, and coach team members to maintain a high-performance environment
• Set and review individual target agreements with staff
• Maintain excellent communication with team members, customers, and senior management

Requirements:

• Level 3 qualification (NVQ/City & Guilds/IMI) in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (light or heavy)
• Proven supervisory or managerial experience within a workshop environment
• Resilient, strong communicator, and team-oriented
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise tasks effectively to meet deadlines and maximise productivity
• HGV driving licence highly advantageous but not essential

If you are an experienced Vehicle Maintenance Unit Manager seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity within a leading dealer group, this vacancy offers a secure career path and competitive package.