We have an exciting position available for an experienced Fleet Workshop Manager to join as a Band 6.
The post holder is responsible for the effective control and line management of Vehicle Technicians, materials and stocks, buildings, vehicles and equipment, and for the provision of a high quality service for the maintenance, service and repair of all Trust owned and leased vehicles, plant and equipment. Liaising with other departments in providing a maintenance and repair function that will support the operations directorate in keeping the vehicle fleet on the road and meeting statutory legal requirements e.g. dealing with Police, Manufacturers, suppliers, dealers, external customers and recovery agents.
Main duties of the job
You will need:
* Hold a recognised qualification in motor vehicle maintenance such as BTEC / HNC level or City & Guilds level 3 and above
* Must have driving licence for categories of all types of SECAmb vehicles (C1 driving licence) with no more than 3 penalty points
* Good overall mechanical knowledge of cars and light commercial vehicles
* Knowledge of the operation and function of a fleet maintenance workshop
About us
* Option to join NHS pension scheme
* A minimum 27 days' holiday each year, increasing after 5 years' service.
* Personal and professional development and training opportunities.
* Salary Sacrifice schemes for cars or push bikes.
* Access to occupational health and counselling services.
* Back up buddy App
* Access to NHS discounts, offering NHS employees a range of money-saving deals.
Job responsibilities
In this role you will:
* Responsible for the repair and maintenance within their area of responsibility operating a variety of shifts within the Trusts workshops. Planning servicing, inspections and repairs to a fleet of vehicles in line with current Trust servicing guidelines
* Provide one to one coaching and training of staff (face-to-face) in new systems, processes and complete technical items
* Maintain a close liaison with the Area Workshop Manager to keep him/her informed of anything that may affect the running of the department
* Ensure all Vehicle Technicians complete their paperwork correctly i.e. that all spare parts used are booked out, that all time spent on jobs is recorded on the job card and that work codes are recorded correctly.
* Manage and maintain the Fleet Management computer system that holds electronic vehicle records and use this to run reports, service schedules, etc. when required
* Supervise, plan and schedule work to give an even flow of work through the workshop, ensuring all staff have enough work at all times making sure this balances with Operational requirement
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Training
* GCSE Maths and English
* Hold a recognised qualification in motor vehicle maintenance such as BTEC / HNC level or City & Guilds level 3 and above
* Must have driving licence for categories of all types of SECAmb vehicles (C1 driving licence) with no more than 3 penalty points
Knowledge
* Good overall mechanical knowledge of cars and light commercial vehicles
* Knowledge of the operation and function of a fleet maintenance workshop
Experience
* Extensive experience in the repair and maintenance of petrol and diesel vehicles, with the ability to work unsupervised on a diverse and specialised fleet.
* To have comprehensive knowledge of vehicle electrical systems, including modern vehicle electronic management, and of computer based workshop diagnostic equipment e.g. Tech 1, Tech 2 and Star Diagnostic.
* Ability to repair and maintain to the required standard Service vehicles which have specialised bodywork/livery and fittings.
* Suitable experience in a Team Leader / Supervisory role
* Working on ambulance type vehicles
* Experience with light commercial vehicles and small plant and machinery
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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