Workshop Manager - Australia, International Vacancy

SUMMARY:
Remuneration: Market Related dependent on Skill Set, Knowledge, and experience.
Further details to be provided on successful application
 
Eligibility:   Under the age of 45 in order to be eligible for Visa
 
Purpose Of The Job
 
One of the largest automotive companies in Australia are recruiting Workshop Managers (Centre Managers) for their Collision Repair Shops, Car Dealerships and Service Centres throughout Australia.
The Centre Managers are responsible for the collision repair shop end to end. Full financial responsibility, thus must understand P&L’s and have good commercial and financial acumen and have managed a decent size team of either a Collision Repair Shop, Car Dealership or even a Service Centre.

POSITION INFO:
RESPONSIBILITIES

• To ensure that quality service at a reasonable cost is offered to customers while maintaining a profitable operation.

• Supervise and Manage workshop,
• Establish financial and operational objectives, and prepare monthly forecast,
• Control performance quality of department. (Daily operating control, efficiency and productivity control, warranty report, telephone survey)
• Establish job description and keep up to-date.
• Select and train key personnel.
• Assist with complex servicing if necessary
• Assist and monitor technicians
• Evaluate performance of employees, based on job descriptions and departmental objectives,
• Handle difficult customer complaints.
• Determine the need for new tools and equipment and arrange the purchase of such materials,
• Suitable technical experience as a Senior Technician to provide expertise to other members of the Team when necessary.

• At least 5 years’ experience as a Senior Technician or 3 years' experience as a Service Manager
• Qualified Petrol & Diesel Technician
• Strong Financial acumen
• Strong experience and skill set of managing a workshop and technical knowledge (including engine/gearbox/clutch changes to standard services). All types of vehicles inducing petrol, diesel and to a certain extent electric and classic cars, including restoration.
• Computer literate
• Must have ability to work in a high-pressure environment
• Driver’s license
• Contactable references
• Must be willing to emigrate to Australia. Client will assist with certain relocation costs and Visa process.  There will be some expenses that the applicant will have to cover.