Workshop Supervisor

We are looking for a highly motivated Workshop Supervisor to join our client's fast-paced workshop to oversee the maintenance of the companies fleet. The role comes with an amazing benefits package including 33 days holiday, private health & dental care and much more.

The main purpose of the role is to oversee the workshop operation and maintain the vehicle fleet operated by the company based to the standard set by the Fleet Engineer and Dept of Transport. Ensure compliance with health and safety / environmental legislations.

This is a hands on role (when required)

The Role:

• Liaising with the distribution manager to achieve planned maintenance/servicing of company operated vehicles.
• Organise the workshop throughput and controls work levels, ensuring the most economic use of manpower/facility resources.
• Ensures that all vehicles are maintained to the standards laid down by the Fleet Engineer, receiving advice from him on legislative changes which occur from time to time and may affect existing standards.
• Informs the distribution department of any vehicle downtime likely to affect operations.
• Organises MOT preparation and bookings, liaising with distribution for release of the vehicle in time for any reorganisation required.
• Maintaining all vehicle records including defect reports.
• Ensures that all maintenance is carried out in the most economical manner, particularly in the area where decisions in a repair or replace situation occurs.
• Organise outside repair services such as warranty, specialist repairs, tyre servicing and other items under consultation with the Fleet Engineer.
• Is responsible for ensuring all workshop equipment is maintained in safe working condition as required by legislation.
  
  

Experience:

• Competent at vehicle diagnostics
• Understanding of DoT operating methods and procedures
• LGV licence (training could be provided)
• Knowledge of bulk tanker pressure systems (training could be provided)
• City & Guilds in Motor Vehicle Engineering or recognised equivalent qualification.
• Certificate of professional competence in Road Transport (or equivalent)
• Demonstrable experience in a vehicle workshop
  

Salary:

• Up to 45000 per annum
  

Hours:

• Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm