Job Details
Job reference: 339331
Location: West Midlands Workshop, Dial Lane, West Bromwich. B70 0EB
Job type: Permanent contract
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 06:00‑14:00 Friday; Week 3 – 13:30‑22:00 Monday‑Thursday and 12:00‑20:00 Friday. 1 in 3 Saturdays 06:00‑14:00 (with a weekday day off).
What’s in it for you
- Salary £44,752 per annum
- A shift allowance of £87.58 per week when working the 13:30‑22:00 shift
- Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£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 your family
- The chance to work for the Environmental Fleet of the Year 2024
About the role
Reporting to the Fleet Workshop Manager, the Shift Supervisor provides pivotal support to the Workshop management team. The key responsibilities include leading operations across a shift in line with production planning and control requirements, deploying agreed processes and staff resources to ensure the Workshop operates safely and delivers high levels of quality and efficiency.
- Deliver Weekly Team Meetings, shift huddles and support the remedial approach to conduct issues while ensuring technicians’ wellbeing post‑sick absence
- Perform a full range of inspections, diagnostic, maintenance and repair procedures on a range of vehicles, trailers and mechanical equipment when required
- Use personal toolkit to undertake routine maintenance and repair on light and heavy goods vehicles, with access to specialist tooling and shared equipment in the modern workshops
- Execute effective stock control processes, ensuring accurate and timely completion of work orders and associated vehicle documentation to meet both business and legal requirements
About you
- Experienced leader: Managed a team of vehicle technicians with excellent knowledge of H&S and communicated technical issues to the team
- Qualified mechanic: Fully qualified to an advanced level (IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle or equivalent) with own standard‑repair toolkit
- Varied vehicle experience: Proven vehicle technician experience working on a wide range of vehicles, for example LCV/HGV
- Valid UK driving licence: Full manual UK driving licence, preferably an HGV licence with trailer experience
- High working standards: Pride in work and ability to ensure the job is done effectively
- Flexible to service demands: Able to work on a flexible shift rota and support the team where necessary
All qualified applicants will receive consideration under the Equality Act 2010. The role offers a unique opportunity to work within the Environmental Fleet of the Year 2024 and contribute to a sustainable future.
