Job Description

Job Purpose:

To manage and oversee the daily operations of the vehicle workshop, ensuring that all trucks, vans, and company vehicles are maintained and repaired in a timely, cost-effective, and safe manner, in compliance with relevant legislation and company policies.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee the maintenance, servicing, and repair of a fleet of trucks, LDVs, and yellow machines. Schedule and allocate work to technicians, ensuring optimal productivity and quality. Manage workshop staff including mechanics, technicians, apprentices, and admin support. Ensure all maintenance and repair work complies with health and safety standards and roadworthiness requirements. Monitor vehicle downtime and implement strategies to minimize disruption to operations. Control workshop costs including labour, parts, and external repairs. Maintain accurate service records using a Asset Management System (AMS) Dsolve. Liaise with internal departments and external suppliers regarding parts, warranty claims, and specialist repairs. Conduct regular inspections of vehicles and workshop equipment to ensure compliance with safety and legal requirements. Ensure the workshop operates in line with Industry best practises or other relevant regulatory frameworks. Support the recruitment, training, and development of workshop staff. Manage stock levels of parts and consumables.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

Technical qualification in Motor Vehicle Engineering Red seal (e.g., NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent). Proven experience in a similar workshop supervisory or managerial role, ideally within a commercial vehicle or HGV, TMM environment. In-depth knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and diagnostic repair for trucks and vans. Understanding of compliance and legal regulations. Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills. Proficient in using workshop or fleet maintenance software. Full, clean driving licence (Code 14 licence desirable).

Desirable Attributes:

SETA accreditation. Strong problem-solving abilities. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Team player Commitment to continuous improvement and team development.

Performance Indicators:

Vehicle availability and uptime. Workshop efficiency and productivity metrics. Adherence to maintenance schedules and safety checks. Staff performance and training compliance. Budget control and cost-saving initiatives.
Job Type: Permanent

Work Location: In person