Plant Workshop Manager required in Wiltshire, Swindon. The yard hold's a fleet of LGV, HGV's and a variety of heavy plant. Previous experience as a depot or workshop supervisor is crucial to the role and you must have managed a team of fitters & drivers.
Roles & Responsibilities
* Control and manage a small team of mechanics and drivers, instruct and manage their workload effectively.
* Organise the efficient and expedient repair and maintenance of the plant and transport fleet, including scheduling of 6‑week and MOT inspections.
* Review 3rd‑Party & in‑house vehicle/plant inspection reports and defect reports and ensure safety defects are made good with immediate effect.
* Ensure that all fitters’ repair tasks are allocated Syrinx work‑order numbers, and the closing job sheets capture all labour hours and parts used.
* Ensure compliance with haulage legislation (CPC Road haulage).
* Help manage fleet and plant trackers.
* Distribution and ordering of fuel cards.
* Inspect and report any damage or shortage of off‑hired plant, quote repairs, and ensure repairs restore safety features and preserve asset value.
* Collaborate with manufacturers to resolve technical issues.
* Carry out regular toolbox talks and record attendance.
* Utilise the Syrinx system for recording all machine repairs and planning of maintenance and inspections.
* Ensure procedures in place or introduced are followed to effectively capture the information required to manage repair and maintenance activities.
* Implement and maintain effective maintenance schemes for all fleet, plant and vehicles.
* Coordinate LOLER and PUWER inspections of all plant and transport and save certificates to Syrinx folders.
* Schedule and oversee all workshop activities to ensure optimum cost efficiency and maximum availability.
* Communicate details of breakdowns and the progress of ongoing repairs at daily briefings.
* Assist site managers with plant issues and other requests where possible.
* Procure parts and consumables from the most cost‑effective sources.
* Raise purchase orders for all parts, consumables and services and communicate the order number to the supplier at the time of ordering.
* Follow up the progress of parts, service and material orders to delivery.
* Investigate invoice queries and resolve promptly with suppliers.
* Maintain reasonable levels of workshop consumables and fitters’ van stocks.
* Hand supplier delivery notes and worksheets promptly to the Hire Desk Assistant to allow receipt of goods and services on Syrinx and accurate allocation of fitters’ labour.
* Make recommendations relating to the acquisition of new and replacement plant.
* General ad‑hoc workshop duties such as waste oil collection, disposal of batteries and tyres.
I am looking for someone who is driven and can take ideas and implement them successfully, someone who will positively contribute to the improvement and development of the department.
Requirements
* At least 3 years in a similar role as Workshop Manager.
* Successful and proven progression (fitter – supervisor – manager).
* NVQ in plant maintenance or equivalent.
* People management skills.
* Willing to evoke positive change.
* Awareness of plant and vehicle legislation and policies.
Package
* Competitive salary based on experience.
* Vehicle or vehicle allowance.
* Free car parking on site.
* Pension.
* 28 days holiday allowance including bank holidays.
* Training and development opportunities.
* Work equipment provided (PPE/workwear, laptop, phone).
Schedule
Day shift – Monday to Friday 7:30‑16:30 pm (45 hours per week).
Experience
* Workshop: 5 years (preferred).
Licence/Certification
* Driving licence (preferred).
* Driver CPC (preferred).
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