About NVD
Founded in 1980 as a family-owned business, NVD UK was established to support vehicle manufacturers by ensuring the timely and incident-free distribution of their products. Over the years, we have become a trusted one-stop solution, delivering all three core pillars of outbound logistics: transporting, storing, and enhancing our customers’ vehicles before final delivery. Since our inception, NVD UK has led the way in pioneering the digitisation of the Finished Vehicle Logistics (FVL) industry. As early adopters of emerging technologies, we have introduced significant efficiencies that save our customers both time and money. Our commitment to progress, innovation, and continuous service improvement remains central to our business ethos today.
Job Summary
The Vehicle Workshop Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations for certain work types within the workshop, ensuring that works are carried out effectively and efficiently as per agreed schedule. The role involves coordinating schedules, managing and liaising with subcontractors and suppliers, and maintaining records to ensure smooth workshop operations.
Compensation & Benefits
* Pension Scheme
* Staff Purchase Schemes
o Tyres
o Tools
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Discounted Gym Membership
* Bike to Work
Responsibilities
* Workshop Operations Management: Plan, schedule, and coordinate vehicle inspections, fit-out, and Plyline activities, ensuring timely completion and minimizing downtime. Assign tasks to mechanics and technicians, monitor workflow, and adjust schedules with the VPC planner. Manage callout work scheduling.
* Inventory & Parts Management: Work with stores to maintain adequate stock levels. Inform the customer support team about potential delays. Track inventory usage and report discrepancies.
* Compliance & Safety: Ensure all workshop activities adhere to safety regulations and company policies. Perform and document QC checks. Monitor and update quality standards. Escalate serious problems to the Workshop Manager.
* Communication & Coordination: Communicate schedules, deadlines, and priorities to staff through briefings and plans made with the VPC planner. Proactively communicate with subcontractors. Provide updates on vehicle work status and completion times. Meet with customers to discuss fit-out and build relationships.
* Record Keeping & Reporting: Raise purchase orders and manage costs/revenue for subcontractor invoices. Monitor the accuracy of 'Standard Times' and make changes as needed. Track workshop expenses and assist in budgeting.
Requirements
* Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
* Workshop experience in the motor industry.
* Excellent communication and coordination skills.
* Proficiency in using workshop management software and Sage (training will be provided).
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
* Ability to communicate with and drive staff and efficiency targets.
Equal Opportunities Statement
National Vehicle Distribution is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value openness, innovation, customer focus, and operational excellence. Our organisation actively promotes equality and prohibits discrimination based on gender, marital/civil status, family status, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, or membership of the Traveller community, in accordance with Irish and UK equality legislation. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.
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