Fleet & Maintenance Shift Supervisor

TN United Kingdom; Coventry; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading fleet operator in the UK as a Fleet & Maintenance Shift Supervisor in Coventry. This role offers a blend of stability and variety, overseeing a team in a commercial vehicle workshop. With a focus on safety and efficiency, you'll lead operations, conduct inspections, and manage a diverse fleet of over 49,000 vehicles. Enjoy competitive salary benefits, including shift allowances and annual holidays, while contributing to a greener future. If you're a qualified mechanic with leadership experience and a passion for vehicle maintenance, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

22.5 days annual holiday

Company matched pension scheme

PPE and image clothing provided

Exclusive discounts on shopping and travel

Career development opportunities

Weekend shift supplements

Qualifications

• Experienced leader managing vehicle technicians with strong H&S knowledge.
• Qualified mechanic with advanced level certification and own toolkit.
• Proven experience working on a variety of vehicles including LCV/HGV.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations across shifts ensuring safety and quality in the workshop.
• Perform inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on a range of vehicles.
• Manage stock control processes and ensure accurate completion of work orders.

Skills

Team Leadership

Vehicle Maintenance

Health & Safety Knowledge

Diagnostic Skills

Communication Skills

Education

IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy Vehicle

Tools

Personal Toolkit

Specialist Tooling

Job description

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Fleet & Maintenance Shift Supervisor, Coventry

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Client:

Royal mail

Location:

Coventry, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job reference: 320712

Location: CoventryWorkshop

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 CoventryWorkshop on a Permanentcontract.

Working Hours: Full time - 39.5 hours per week.

Shift 1 is a rotating 3 week shift pattern; example rotation week 1 : working between 06:00 - 14:30 Tuesday - Saturday, week 2: working between 13:00 - 21:30 Monday to Friday week 3 : working between 06:00 - 14:30 Sunday to Thursday.

Shift 2 is a permanent night shift working between 20:45 - 06:00 (4 nights) Monday to Thursday & Tuesday to Saturday.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary: £42,948plus a shift allowance of £84.06 per week when working the 13:00 - 21:30 shift and a weekly night shift allowance of £126.08 for the Night Shift.
• Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£50 per shift) and Sunday (£100 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, 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 of this fantastic opportunity.