Job reference:
Location: West Midlands Workshop, Dial Lane, West Bromwich. B70 0EB
Job type: Permanentcontract
Are you looking for stability and variety in your next move? Join the largest, and greenest, fleet operator in the UK and take on a new challenge in a commercial vehicle workshop environment.
We are now recruiting Workshop Shift Supervisors at
West Midlands Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn up to GBP 65k including allowances and overtime.
Working Hours: Full time : 39.5 hours per week (excluding meal breaks) (rotating shift pattern; week 1 and 2: 06:00 : 14:30 Monday : Thursday and Friday 06:00 : 14:00, week 3: 13:30 : 22:00 Monday : Thursday and Friday 12:00 : 20:00. You will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays 06:00 : 14:00 (with a weekday day off)
What's in it for you?
- Salary GBP 44,752 per annum
- A shift allowance of GBP
87.58 per week when working the 13:30 : 22:00 shift.
- Additional weekend supplement on Saturday ( GBP 52.10 per shift)
- An excellent company matched pension scheme and financial benefits.
- 22.5 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays), rising with service and with the option to purchase more.
- The chance to develop your career, including a customised annual training and development plan.
- PPE and image clothing supplied (including overalls and steel toe capped boots).
- Exclusive discounts on shopping, tech, travel, days out and socialising for you and the family.
- The chance to work for the Environmental Fleet of the Year 2024.
A bit about the role
With a Fleet of over 49,000 vehicles, including traditional fuel and electric vehicles, LCVs and HGVs, maintaining our vehicles is a true team effort. Reporting to the Fleet Workshop Manager, the Shift Supervisor provides a pivotal supporting role to the Workshop management team. Responsible for leading operations across a shift in line with production planning and control requirements, you'll deploy agreed processes and staff resources to ensure the Workshop operates safely and delivers high levels of quality and efficiency.
- You'll be first line leadership delivering Weekly Team Meetings, shift huddles and have involvement in the remedial approach to conduct issues whilst ensuring a Technicians' wellbeing following return from sick absence.
- You'll perform a full range of inspections, diagnostic, maintenance, and repair procedures on a range of vehicles, trailers, and mechanical equipment, when required.
- You'll use your own personal toolkit to undertake routine maintenance and repair light / heavy goods vehicles.
- You'll also have access to specialist tooling and shared equipment in our modern, fully equipped workshops.
- You'll perform effective stock control processes, ensuring accurate and timely completion of work orders and associated vehicle documentation to meet both business and legal requirements.
A bit about you
- Experienced leader: you've managed a team of vehicle technicians with excellent knowledge of H and S and have the ability to communicate technical issues to the team.
- Qualified mechanic: you're fully qualified to an advanced level (IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle or equivalent). You've got your own toolkit for standard repairs.
- Varied vehicle experience: Proven Vehicle Technician experience working on a wide range of vehicles, for example
LCV / HGV.
- Valid UK driving licence: You hold a full manual UK driving licence, preferably an
HGV licence with trailer experience.
- High working standards: you take pride in your work and do what is necessary to make sure the job is done effectively.
- Flexible to service demands: you're able to work on a flexible shift rota. You're always willing to support your team where necessary.
Interested? Click 'Apply Now' to make sure you don't miss out of this fantastic opportunity.