Workshop Manager

Job Responsibilities & Qualifications

• At heart, you are a qualified technical expert (level 3 NVQ or City and Guilds in Light Maintenance) with a solid workshop management background – your team values your expert technical knowledge, input and guidance.
• You have a common‑sense business approach – you know what makes a great workshop and how to maximise efficiencies and opportunities to produce outstanding results.
• Above all, you are a people person – you care about your team and understand that a one‑size‑fits‑all approach is not always the best way to create a high‑performing workshop team.
• You are a natural coach and love to share your knowledge with others – nothing gives you more job satisfaction than seeing a colleague you have supported doing well.
• You have a passion for customer service – you understand what is important to your customers and suppliers. If there is an issue, as Workshop Manager, you will know just how to solve it.

We are the UK’s leading vehicle rental specialists that you may not have heard of. Our branches cover the UK, Ireland and Spain, and our workshops maintain and repair our own fleet. Within the UK we operate circa 49,000 vans and 19,000 cars, offering a good variety of vehicles to work on. With over 60 branches nationwide, Northgate Vehicle Hire is the UK’s go‑to provider of light commercial vehicle rental solutions, partnering with some of the country’s most well‑known organisations.

We have gained a reputation for being at the forefront of the LCV sector and for helping our customers when they need us most.

We are also part of something bigger – ZIGUP, a leading provider of integrated mobility solutions, supporting customers across the UK, Ireland, and Spain. We are proud to have been awarded a King’s Award for Enterprise in 2025, recognised for our commitment to promoting opportunity and supporting social mobility. Unlock your potential in an industry‑leading business, surrounded by inspiring individuals and leaders, fuelled by the opportunity to thrive in your career.

Of course, a great basic salary, but there’s much more available for you at Northgate Vehicle Hire than just that. Some of our most popular benefits include:

• Fantastic yearly bonus scheme up to 10%
• Start with 24 days, increasing to 26 days with service, plus the flexibility to buy or sell up to 5 extra days each year. You’ll also have public holidays and an extra day off to celebrate your birthday!
• Well‑being services (incl. 24/7 GP service, mental health support and physiotherapy + Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan & Travel Insurance)
• Exclusive employee vehicle‑leasing schemes
• Pension & save‑as‑you‑earn share scheme
• Our Benefits App offering unlimited access to a huge range of retailer discounts and cashback deals (incl. Tesco, Asda, Currys, B&Q & Wickes to name just a few)
• Stream App for all our colleagues – a Financial Wellbeing app that gives you more control over your pay. It lets you choose when to get paid, put money aside each month, get discounts on your shopping, check what benefits you’re eligible for and put you in touch with a financial coach!