VMU Manager

We are seeking an experienced Commercial VMU Manager to join our clients established commercial vehicle dealership in Didcot, Oxfordshire. This is an excellent opportunity to lead a professional workshop team within a recognised Great Place to Work, with a strong focus on customer service, employee development and operational performance.

As Commercial VMU Manager, you will lead workshop operations, manage resources effectively and ensure fleet customer requirements are consistently met.

Benefits:

• Salary of £45,000 per annum.
• Monday to Friday, 7:00am–4:30pm, 45 hours per week, with flexibility required.
• Overtime opportunities.
• 23 days’ annual leave plus a birthday day off.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Four times salary death in service benefit.
• Company uniform and boot allowance.
• Manufacturer training, in-house development and career progression.
• Workplace pension, wellness programme, Employee Assistance Programme and 24-hour online GP service.
• Reward schemes, annual awards and long-service recognition.
• Opportunity to work for an officially recognised Great Place to Work, UK Best Workplace for Wellbeing and UK Best Workplace for Development.

Duties:

• As Commercial VMU Manager, plan and control workforce availability to meet customer fleet demands.
• Manage labour costs, including third-party contractors, and ensure compliance with safety audits and working codes of practice.
• Oversee workshop facilities, bays, machinery, tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Monitor daily workshop performance across retail, warranty and internal contract work.
• Manage work in progress, cash control, service pricing and departmental performance.
• Support investment planning for facilities, equipment and staffing.
• Recruit, induct, coach and motivate employees.
• Set individual and departmental targets and review performance against agreed objectives.
• Create a positive working environment through effective leadership and communication.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar management role within the automotive or commercial vehicle industry.
• Ideally, a Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Repair and Maintenance, such as NVQ, City & Guilds or IMI.
• Effective leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and develop a team.
• Excellent communication, organisation and workload-prioritisation skills.
• A resilient, motivated and customer-focused approach.
• The ability to lead by example and maintain high operational standards.

This Commercial VMU Manager position is ideal for an experienced workshop leader seeking a long-term opportunity with a respected commercial vehicle business. We are looking for a Commercial VMU Manager committed to team development, customer satisfaction and continuous improvement. The successful Commercial VMU Manager will play a key role in maintaining excellent workshop performance.

Contact Sarena Abbott, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Didcot and Oxfordshire, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.

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