Garage manager or proprietor - job market

As a garage manager or proprietor, you’ll oversee the day-to-day running of a garage business and the work of mechanics. Learn more about the day-to-day tasks in this role, how your career might progress and what you’ll need to do to get a job.

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Who are the top employers of garage managers and proprietors?

You’ll find most garage management roles in companies that have chains of customer-facing or commercial garages.

Potential employers could include:
  • Independent garages
  • Corporate chain garages
  • Commercial depots
  • Specialist workshops
  • Vehicle repair shops
  • The armed forces
  • Emergency services

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