We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Plymouth to assist with the appointment of a Workshop Shift Manager, on a 6.5-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: £18.82 - £24.78 per hour
Summary:
An experienced Fleet Workshop Manager is required to lead the delivery of maintenance, repair, MOT testing, and inspection services for Plymouth City Councils fleet operations. This senior operational role involves managing workshop services, ensuring full compliance with VOSA regulations and the Councils Operator Licence, and delivering safe, efficient, and customer-focused fleet services.
Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage a team of approximately 14 operational staff
* Oversee scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections and MOT testing
* Manage a service budget of approximately £750k
* Ensure full compliance with road transport legislation and VOSA requirements
* Manage the Councils MOT station and commercial workshop operations
* Deliver income-generating commercial services to external clients
Qualifications:
* GCSE Grade A*–C (9–4) in English and Maths (or equivalent)
* Vehicle Technician qualification (or equivalent experience)
* IOSH qualification (or equivalent in Health & Safety)
Essential Requirements:
* Significant experience managing a vehicle workshop or garage service
* Strong understanding of Road Transport Law and Operator Licence compliance
* Experience managing MOT testing services
* Budget management and commercial service experience
* Knowledge of ICT systems (Word, Excel, workshop systems)
* Full UK driving licence
Please note:
* You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
* You should have right to work in U.K
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
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