Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (1-hour lunch)
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum (DOE)
Desirable: Expert knowledge of air-cooled engines, particularly VAG (Volkswagen Audi Group) models
About the Role Our client, a well-established, family-run Classic Car Specialist based in London, is seeking an experienced Classic Car General Manager to join their dedicated team. This newly created position offers a unique opportunity for a skilled professional with expertise in air-cooled engines, ideally within VAG models, to oversee the day-to-day operations of a thriving automotive specialist engineering business. You will work alongside classic car engineers, engine builders, and machinists, while shadowing the current General Manager, who is preparing for retirement in the coming years.
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and organised candidate to ensure the smooth running of the business, maintaining high standards of customer service and operational efficiency in a dynamic workshop environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day business operations, ensuring seamless workflow in the workshop.
- Handle customer orders via telephone, online, and email, delivering professional and knowledgeable service.
- Prepare job sheets, clearly communicating tasks to engineers, mechanics, and engine builders.
- Inspect vehicles upon arrival to assess condition and determine required parts and repairs.
- Coordinate with mechanics and engine builders, passing on job details and required components.
- Shadow the current General Manager as part of succession planning.
- Maintain high standards of customer communication, offering technical expertise and support.
- Adapt to evolving business needs, contributing to the company’s growth.
- Proven experience in a managerial or supervisory role within a mechanical or automotive workshop, ideally with classic vehicles.
- Expert knowledge of air-cooled engines, particularly within VAG (Volkswagen Audi Group) models.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage operations and coordinate tasks effectively.
- Confident communication skills for handling customer inquiries and providing technical support.
- Experience with VAG vehicles or a VW dealer background is a plus; a willingness to learn is highly valued.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Based in or able to commute to the London area.
- Comfortable with a structured workday, including set tea breaks and lunch with the team.
- Competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000 per annum (DOE).
- Work in a specialist environment with a strong reputation in the classic car industry.
- Join a small, family-run, collaborative team where your expertise is valued.
- Enjoy a structured 5-day workweek (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) with a supportive team dynamic.
- Opportunity to grow into a leadership role with a company planning for the future.
How to Apply For more information or to apply, please contact Liam Buffenbarger at Perfect Placement. We specialise in placing top talent within the automotive industry across the South East and the United Kingdom.