Lead Vehicle Technician / Workshop Supervisor – Mon to Fri / Up to £44k / Family Culture

Salary: £36,000 - £44,000 per annum (c£34k–£36k base + profit share, annual bonus & perks)

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire (Free secure parking)

Hours: Monday to Friday (Strictly No Weekends!)

About Us

Established for over 60 years, we are a family-run, highly respected local garage in Leeds with a reputation built on quality, transparency, and top-tier customer care. As a very busy and thriving multi-bay workshop, we handle everything from general servicing, diagnostics, and mechanical repairs to complex component assembly and MOT support. We foster a supportive, zero-pressure team culture where technicians are genuinely valued, offering clear avenues for management progression, ongoing technical development, and long-term stability.

Why Join?

• High Earning Potential: Basic salary of c£34,000 - £36,000 per annum, plus monthly profit share, annual performance bonus, and Christmas bonus (OTE £36,000 - £44,000 ).
• Work-Life Balance: Monday to Friday only —strictly no Saturdays, Sundays, or weekend work.
• Growth & Leadership: Tailored training and development pathways designed to enhance your diagnostic skills, job pricing accuracy, and management capabilities.
• Stability & Security: Over 60 years in business with an established, loyal customer base and low staff turnover.
• Generous Perks: Company pension scheme, employee vehicle discounts, and free secure parking.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Diagnostics & Mechanical Repairs: Diagnosing, servicing, and repairing a high volume of light vehicles to ensure peak safety and performance.
• Technical Oversight: Reading and interpreting technical schematics, utilizing hand and power tools efficiently, and executing complex repairs.
• Workshop Leadership & Administration: Utilizing your interpersonal and judgment skills to assist with job pricing, decision‑making, customer relations, and daily workshop flow alongside the Service Manager.
• Quality & Safety: Maintaining clean working conditions, adhering to health and safety standards, and upholding our "Right First Time" ethos.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6–7 years’ proven experience as a Motor Vehicle Technician / Mechanic.
• Prior management, supervisory, or workshop lead experience (or strong readiness to step up).
• Strong diagnostic ability, sound judgment, job pricing knowledge, and effective communication skills.
• A full UK driving licence and current UK work authorization.

Commutable Locations

Centrally based in Leeds with excellent access via the M62, M1, and A64:

• Bradford: 20 mins
• Wakefield: 20 mins
• Pudsey / Horsforth: 12–15 mins
• Harrogate: 30 mins

Please Note: Candidate Confidentiality is 100% Guaranteed. We know the regional trade is a close-knit community and privacy is vital. Your enquiry will be handled with absolute discretion; we will never contact your current employer or mention your application to anyone without your explicit permission. Your current job is entirely safe with us.

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