Automotive Workshop Manager

About the role

We are looking for a mechanical management professional to join a major and consolidated business group in the mobility and automotive sector, currently undergoing full national expansion, as a Workshop Manager.

If you are a natural leader, you are passionate about optimizing technical processes and controlling productivity, and you are looking for a stable project where you can contribute your experience managing teams, we want to meet you!

Your main mission will be to lead the daily operations of the center, guaranteeing maximum efficiency in repairs, customer satisfaction, and the fulfillment of workshop objectives.

What you'll do

- Coordinate and supervise the global activity of the quick mechanics, complex mechanics, and bodywork/paint sections.

- Organize the vehicle inflow, distributing workloads among technicians according to their specialization.

- Supervise the most complex repairs, ensure correct multi-brand diagnosis, and audit the final finish under safety regulations.

- Monitor repair times (productivity KPIs) to guarantee punctual deliveries.

- Ensure fluid communication between the technical team, service advisors, spare parts suppliers, and judicial or insurance adjusters.

- Control the inventory of materials, spare parts stock, and the correct maintenance of workshop machinery.

- Lead, train, and evaluate the team of mechanics under your charge, fostering a collaborative and efficient working environment.

What we're looking for

- Education: Higher Level Vocational Training (Automotive, Vehicle Maintenance), Technical Engineering, or a comparable professional background.

- Workshop Background: Minimum 5 years working in mechanical workshop environments (experience in multi-brand environments or large repair facilities is highly valued).

- Management Experience: At least 2 or 3 years performing roles in coordination, team leadership, technical reception, or workshop supervision.

- Technical Competencies: Solid experience with multi-brand diagnostic equipment (scanners), interpretation of electronic diagrams, and management of the paint/bodywork area. Proficiency in claims assessment tools (Audatex or similar) is valued.

- Other: B driving license is essential.

What you'll get

- Direct hiring by the company with a permanent contract.

- Competitive salary.

- Integration into a professional, dynamic work team with excellent management support tools.

- Internal career plan due to the continuous expansion of the company.