Workshop Shift Manager

Plymouth | £19.32 per hour | Monday - Friday, 6am - 5pm | Temporary to Permanent

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting an experienced Workshop Shift Manager to join a busy and friendly team based in Plymouth. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous experience as a workshop supervisor or manager, particularly within a vehicle maintenance or transport environment.

Key Duties

• Ensure all inspections, maintenance, and testing are completed on time and in accordance with relevant legislation.

• Manage a team of operational staff delivering planned and reactive maintenance, tests, and inspections.

• Oversee the service budget and ensure efficient delivery of maintenance, repair, and inspection services.

• Implement policies, procedures, and processes to support the safe and efficient operation of the workshop.

• Take responsibility for all Health & Safety aspects within the workplace, including risk assessments and condition checks.

• Deliver a customer-focused service, ensuring work is completed within agreed timescales and standards.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, best practice, and industry developments relevant to the sector.

Requirements

• GCSE Grade A-C (9-4) in Maths and English* or equivalent.

• Vehicle technician qualification, equivalent certification, or extensive demonstrable experience managing a vehicle workshop.

• IOSH qualification or equivalent Health & Safety certification.

• Full UK driving licence.

• Strong understanding of Road Transport Law.

• Significant experience managing the delivery of MOT testing.

• Experience overseeing inspections and testing required under an Operating Licence set out by the Vehicle Operator and Services Agency (VOSA).

• Proven experience managing a commercial vehicle service operation.

What We Offer

• £19.32 per hour.

• Monday to Friday working pattern, 6am - 5pm.

• Temporary opportunity with potential to become permanent.

Interested?

Apply now with your up-to-date CV, or contact Piotr Durjasz at the Acorn by Synergie Plymouth branch for more information.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.