Automotive Workshop Manager

About Talent House Ltd: 

We are a leading recruitment and HR consulting firm that operates as a link between people and companies in achieving a shared purpose. We offer creative, effective and flexible solutions that not only help individuals discover their career paths but provide organizations with talent they can recruit, develop and retain.

About the role:

Pilatus Engineering is seeking a highly experienced and hands-on Automotive Workshop Manager to lead and oversee our workshop operations. The ideal candidate must possess strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to actively participate in diagnostics and complex repairs while managing daily workshop activities.

To manage the overall workshop operations efficiently, ensuring high-quality repairs, productivity, safety compliance, and customer satisfaction, while maintaining active technical involvement on the workshop floor.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan, organize, and control daily workshop workflow
Allocate jobs to technicians based on skill level and workload
Monitor repair progress and ensure timely completion
Improve workshop efficiency and reduce turnaround time

Technical Leadership (Hands-On Role):

Perform advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting when required
Support technicians in resolving complex mechanical and electrical issues
Approve final inspections before vehicle delivery
Ensure adherence to manufacturer repair standards

Team Supervision:

Lead, motivate, and supervise workshop staff
Conduct performance evaluations and provide training
Maintain discipline and teamwork within the workshop

Quality & Safety Control:

Ensure high repair quality and minimize repeat jobs
Enforce workplace safety standards and proper tool usage
Maintain workshop cleanliness and organization

Inventory & Cost Management:

Monitor tools, equipment, and workshop assets
Coordinate with parts department for timely availability of parts
Control operational costs and reduce wastage

Customer & Reporting:

Handle technical customer complaints professionally
Provide clear explanations of repairs when necessary
Prepare daily/weekly performance and productivity reports

Requirements

Diploma or certification in Automotive Engineering preferred
Minimum 5–10 years of automotive workshop experience
Proven experience as Workshop Manager, Foreman, or Senior Technician
Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills (mechanical & electrical)
Experience with modern diagnostic equipment
Strong leadership and decision-making skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Compensation:

The incumbent will receive a competitive salary commensurate with experience.

To Apply:

Please send your CV to careers@talenthousepeople.com before the 27th of February, 2026.