Fleet & Maintenance Shift Supervisor

Job reference: 320342

Location: Preston Workshop

Job type: Permanent contract

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  Preston Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn over £45,000 per annum.

Working Hours: Full time  - 39.5 hours per week (rotating shift pattern; week 1: 06:00 - 14:30 Mon -Frid,  week 2: 6:00 - 14:30 Tues - Sat  and week 3: 13:00 - 21:30 Mon - Frid). You will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays (with a weekday day off).

What’s in it for you?

•    Salary: £42,948 plus a shift allowance of £84.06 per week when working the shift ending at 21:30.
•    Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£50 per shift) is applicable. 
•    22.5 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays), rising with service and with the option to purchase more. 
•    An excellent company matched pension scheme and financial benefits.
•    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&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 license: You hold a full manual UK driving license.
•    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.

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