MSG Equipment’s guidance on calculating how many mechanics a workshop needs, combining roles and what to look for when selecting candidates.
A workshop’s success depends not only on capital but also on how well the team works together. MSG Equipment stresses the importance of recruiting the right people, and then motivating and continuously developing them.
The article calculates the number of mechanics by dividing the number of work bays by the standard number of bays per mechanic. Its example suggests 7 mechanics, 1 auto electrician and 2 assistants for a 10-bay workshop, with non-production staff kept below 30% of production staff.
- Small workshops can combine some roles while keeping clear job descriptions
- Candidates’ experience should match the workshop’s specialisation