Changing the way People think about waste.
At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we’re turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. It’s a view that’s shared by our 10,000+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that’s always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull. And it’s why we’re the UK’s No. 1 choice for business waste management.
Biffa is on the lookout for a Workshop Manager managing the Maintenance and Repair of a fleet of waste collection vehicles and equipment consisting of various makes, models and types, ranging from car derived vans to 44t Artic Units and trailers.
A quick look at the role.
1. Managing and organising the maintenance and repair of a fleet of mainly waste collection vehicles to meet current legislations, health & safety and DVSA standards
2. Schedule inspections and services to ensure compliance with the company's operator license(s) and DVSA regulations
3. Organise service and repair documentation and any/all other maintenance documentation in accordance with company standards and legal requirements
4. Ensure effective fault diagnosis by the Workshop team and subsequent rectification of defects including hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical
5. Monitor the maintenance of housekeeping across all sections of the workshop and that it remains compliant with Biffa and statutory requirements.
6. Frontline people management responsibilities including performance and absence management.
7. Overall responsibility for the Workshop performance and service levels.
8. In charge of building and maintaining relationships with the operational depot/s linked to the Workshop
9. Specialist technical knowledge and Biffa experience would be advantageous.
Requirements
Here’s what we require:
10. Previous experience of servicing, maintaining and repairing vehicles to meet current legislative requirements
11. Previous experience of maintaining and repairing waste handling equipment, including the overhaul of electrical hydraulic and pneumatic systems
12. Previous experience of completing service and repair documentation and records to meet required standards
13. Excellent understanding of vehicle and body electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
14. Up to date knowledge of basic H&S legislation and practice and DVSA requirements
Benefits
And here’s why you’ll love it at Biffa.
15. Competitive salary.
16. Company Van
17. Ongoing career development, training and coaching – because if you don’t grow, we don’t grow.
18. Generous pension scheme.
19. Medical and dental scheme.
20. Retail and leisure discounts.
21. Holiday and travel discounts.
22. Bike to work scheme.
23. Plus much more....