Workshop Manager - Southampton
| Posting date: | 02 September 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 October 2025 |
| Location: | Southampton, SO151QJ |
| Company: | Enterprise Rent-A-Car |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 527535 |
Summary
Competitive Salary + Career Progression
Join a Team That Keeps the UK Moving
Make Your Move and join a team where leadership is valued, growth is supported, and your work drives real impact. At Enterprise Mobility, we operate one of the most diverse and dynamic vehicle fleets in the UK and Ireland. Now, we’re looking for a skilled and motivated Workshop Manager to lead our Flex-E-Rent team in Southampton. If you're passionate about vehicles and team development, this is your opportunity to thrive.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive Pay
- Structured Career Development
- Work-Life Balance – Monday to Friday schedule with no weekend shifts.
- Generous Leave – 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30+ with service + bank holidays + time off on your Birthday!
- Comprehensive Benefits – Including pension, life assurance, access to same day virtual private GP appointments & more!
- Employee Perks – Discounts on car hire, Cycle to Work scheme, paid volunteer days.
- Promotion Opportunities – Our “promote from within” policy means your career can grow with us
What Division will I be working in?
Enterprise Flex-E-Rent is our commercial vehicle rental division, providing services tailored to the needs of commercial vehicle hire customers from locations all across the UK and Ireland. Join our team and be one of the people driving our growth.
To help understand and find out more about our Flex-E-Rent division of Enterprise Mobility, please visit: Commercial Vehicle Hire | Enterprise Flex-E-Rent (flexerent.co.uk)
Location
Enterprise Flex-E-Rent, 18 Premier Way, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, Hampshire SO51 9DQ
Responsibilities
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Lead and supervise workshop and mobile technicians
- Maintain workshop productivity and efficiency
- Manage scheduling, holidays, attendance, and overtime
- Ensure compliance with health & safety, environmental, and quality standards
- Oversee servicing, inspections, diagnostics, and repairs
- Support technician development and training
- Maintain workshop housekeeping and stock levels
- Liaise with Fleet Control and use R2C for workflow management
Qualifications
What We’re Looking For:
- NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance (or equivalent)
- Fully qualified HGV Technician
- 2–3 years of supervisory experience
- Full UK Driving Licence (Cat C desirable)
- Strong data analysis and Microsoft Excel skills
- A proactive, detail-oriented approach and a passion for vehicle maintenance
- Ability to pass a security check (criminality, financial, and employment references)
Enterprise Mobility is a family-owned business that values its people. We invest in your growth, support your ambitions, and offer a stable, rewarding career path.
Apply now and take the next step in your journey with a company that puts technicians first. Should you require our relocation assistance please speak to a member of the Talent Acquisition Team for details.