Fleet & Maintenance Shift Supervisor

Royal Mail Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A major logistics provider in Bristol is seeking an experienced Workshop Shift Supervisor. You will manage a team of vehicle technicians, ensuring safety and high quality in vehicle maintenance. Candidates should have advanced mechanic qualifications, a valid driving license, and possess their own toolkit. The role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Salary of £42,948 plus shift allowance

22.5 days annual holiday

Company matched pension scheme

Career development opportunities

PPE supplied

Exclusive shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Experience managing a team of vehicle technicians.
• Fully qualified mechanic with own toolkit.
• Proven experience with a wide range of vehicles.
• Valid UK driving license, preferably HGV.
• High standards of workmanship.
• Flexible to work on a shift rota.

Responsibilities

• Lead team meetings and manage technician's wellbeing.
• Perform inspections and diagnostics on vehicles.
• Use personal toolkit for standard repairs.
• Ensure accurate completion of work orders.
• Manage stock control processes.

Skills

Team management

Vehicle maintenance

H&S knowledge

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle

Tools

Personal toolkit

Job description

Job reference: 332773

Location: BristolWorkshop

Job type: Permanent

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 BristolWorkshop on a Permanent, with the potential to earn up to £45k.

Working Hours: Full time - 39.5 hours per week (rotating shift pattern; week 1: 06:00 - 14:30, week 2: 07:00 - 15:00 and week 3: 13:30 - 22:00). You will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays (with a weekday day off)

What's in it for you?

• Salary: £42,948 per annum plus 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) 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Weekly Team Meetings, shift huddles and have involvement in the remedial approach to conduct issues whilst ensuring a Technician's wellbeing following return from sick absence.
• Perform a full range of inspections, diagnostics, maintenance and repair procedures on a range of vehicles, trailers and mechanical equipment, when required.
• Use your own personal toolkit to undertake routine maintenance and repair light / heavy goods vehicles.
• Access specialist tooling and shared equipment in our modern, fully equipped workshops.
• 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, preferably an HGV license with trailer experience.
• 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.

Interested?

Click Apply Now to make sure you don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity.

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