Job Description
Sapphire Vehicles Services Limited is a commercial vehicle fleet management company with a service provision packaged to offer a clearly defined portfolio of support services to both new and existing companies.
Currently operating 14 depots throughout the UK, Sapphire supports customers from a variety of industry’s with the day to day running of their commercial vehicles.
Sapphire Vehicles Services Limited is a commercial vehicle fleet management company with a service provision packaged to offer a clearly defined portfolio of support services to both new and existing companies.
We are looking for an experienced VMU Manager to run our busy Bristol depot.
Duties:
* Carry out all aspects of maintenance, including servicing, inspection, repair, MOT preparation and breakdowns.
* Maintain a high level of understanding of Legal Compliance and standards of Roadworthiness, demonstrating an awareness of the DVSA Earned Recognition Scheme.
* Maintain the company's high levels in health & safety, demonstrating an awareness of ISO 180001H&S and ISO 140001 Environmental.
* Operate safe systems of work and pride in the fleet, ensuring SOP’s and RA’s are up to date for every task performed.
* Manage operation of workshop inclusive of staff and vehicle management.
* Carry out and arrange routine inspections and maintenance of all vehicles to DVSA standards. i.e. vehicles, workshop, etc.
* Monitor and report on DVSA/DVA pass rates.
* Manage the DVSA/DVA booking system.
* Ensure all vehicles worked upon are handled carefully and that all precautions are taken in line with health & safety requirements.
* Work within the confines of a tight contract/budget and maximize external labour and parts sales.
* Closely monitor labour and parts sales to ensure monthly targets are met.
* Organising vehicle / Trailer breakdowns.
Skills:
* Ideally have must have experience within a commercial vehicle setting.
* Kerridge experience is a must.
* VOR Experience within commercial vehicles
* Minimum of 5 years’ experience in HGV and trailer maintenance
* Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience in a workshop environment
* Be flexible and have the ability to work unsupervised with a high level of self-motivation.
* NVQ Level 3 or IRTE qualified Commercial Vehicle Technician, but equivalent qualifications considered. Experience may also be considered as an alternative to academic qualifications.
* Clean HGV / LGV licence preferred, but not essential.
Benefits:
* 22 Holiday days
* Death in Service
* Pension Scheme