Workshop Manager

We’re TIP Group – a proud Great Place to Work ® – and we’re looking for a skilled and motivated Workshop Manager to join our team.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll take ownership of workshop performance, keep trailers on the road, and lead a team that takes real pride in doing the job right.

What You’ll Be Doing

✔️ Managing workshop operations, including loading, repair prioritisation, systems, and processes to meet customer and business demands
✔️ Working closely with a supportive, hands-on team to maintain safe, efficient, and high-performing workshop practices
✔️ Keeping our customers’ fleets road-ready by minimising truck & trailer downtime and identifying the most economical repair solutions
✔️ Ensuring all inspections, services, and repairs meet company standards and comply with all EHS and mandatory legislation
✔️ Analysing maintenance trends, managing staffing and overtime, and highlighting performance and commercial opportunities to management

What You’ll Bring

✔️ Time-served technician background or City & Guilds Level 1, 2 & 3 (or equivalent) with solid trailer & truck repair experience
✔️ Previous workshop or team management experience (highly advantageous)
✔️ Strong organisation, admin, and IT skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
✔️ A confident communicator who can challenge, question, and work autonomously
✔️ A proactive mindset and a sense of ownership in your work
✔️ A good sense of humour – we work hard, but we like a laugh too

Why TIP?

Because culture isn’t a poster on the wall and it’s something you should feel every day . We’re good at what we do and we put people first. We invest in your growth, value your voice, and genuinely care about our team. We don’t just say we’re a Great Place to Work ® – we prove it. IT’S HOW WE ROLL.

Benefits include:

✅ £1,000 employee referral bonus
✅ Private Healthcare for You & Your Loved Ones
✅ Annual contribution towards your well-being
✅ Pension Scheme with Aviva
✅ Income Protection available in case of long-term sickness or disability
✅ Life Assurance (up to 3x annual base salary)
✅ Ability to buy up to 4 additional days for more holidays!
✅ Awards & Recognition so you feel valued for your hard work (e.g. Christmas vouchers, business hero awards etc.)

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