Fleet Maintenance Workshop Supervisor

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust; Bolton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Fleet Supervisor to lead the Bolton workshop. You will manage daily workshop operations, supervise technicians and ensure all Trust vehicles are serviced and maintained to DVSA standards.

The role requires an apprenticeship in Motor Vehicle maintenance (or equivalent), plus NVQ/C&G Level 3 and supervisory experience. A full UK driving licence (C1/D1) is essential, with a focus on safe, compliant vehicle management.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Mechanics or equivalent (City & Guilds).
• Diploma or certificate in vehicle workshop management or related supervisory experience.
• Full UK driving licence with C1/D1 (or working towards).

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the fleet workshop and staff.
• Ensure servicing, repair and maintenance to DVSA and Trust standards.
• Supervise vehicle technicians, apprentices, drivers and workshop assistants.
• Coordinate maintenance across Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid and EV fleets.

Skills

Analytical skills

Administrative IT

Health & safety

Leadership

Education

NVQ3 Mechanics

Workshop management diploma

C1/D1 license

Job description

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Fleet Supervisor to join the team at our Bolton Workshop.

The role of NWAS Fleet Supervisor is to manage, supervise and control the day-to-day running of the fleet workshop and staff, including vehicle technicians, apprentices, fleet drivers and workshop assistants. Ensure all Trust vehicles (Petrol / Diesel / Hybrid and EV) are serviced, repaired and maintained to the Trust and DVSA's exacting standards.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant must hold a recognised apprenticeship e.g. Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent experience along with NVQ or C&G Level 3 qualifications. Diploma or Certificate in vehicle workshop management, general management, or evidence of relevant supervisory experience. A full UK driving license is essential for this post along with having full category C1 entitlement.

Working in a modern workshop environment, our fleet supervisor's benefit from significant levels of training, job satisfaction, and an opportunity to progress their current skill sets and CPD whilst beingsupported by a dedicated management team structure, ensuring our teams have everything available to maximize vehicle throughput, reduced workshop delays and minimal supply chain frustrations.

With over 1185 vehicles across the entire NWAS Fleet, each day offers variety.

Operational requirements for the workshops cover 365 days per year via a rotating shift pattern which attracts an additional salary uplift of approximately 12.5% on top of the basic salary banding.

About us

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24 hour, 365 days a year accident and emergency services to those in need of emergency medical treatment and transport.

Our highly skilled staff provide life-saving care to patients in the community and take people to hospital or a place of care if needed.We also provide non-emergency patient transport services for those patients who require non-emergency transport to and from hospital and who are unable to travel unaided because of their medical condition or clinical need.

Alongside the other emergency services, we also work to ensure the safety of the public and treatment of patients in the event of a major incident.

We also deliver the NHS 111 service in the North West. NHS 111 replaced NHS Direct in 2013. This service was introduced to make it easier for people to access local NHS healthcare services in England. It provides non-emergency medical help fast, and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Job responsibilities

Visa sponsorship is not possible for this role for either candidates or existing employees. This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for Skilled Worker/ Health and Care Worker visas as set out at gov.uk. Graduate visa holders should have no expectation of long-term employment through sponsorship. Additionally, your visa conditions and validation period must allow you to work in the role question and for a suitable period to allow training and execution without requiring sponsorship.

Person Specification

• Analytical, judgemental and problem-solving skills.
• Administrative and IT skills.
• Comprehensive technical, Health and Safety and Legislative knowledge.
• Ability to have a flexible approach and able to work on own initiative.
• Work in partnership with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Have a flexible approach to work in locations as and when required.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines Customer service skills Financial budget control and commercial awareness skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and deal with situations in a sensitive manner.
• Able to communicate across wide demographic boundaries in an appropriate manner Strong management, motivational and leadership skills.
• Respects and applies patient confidentiality at all times.
• Able to operate all equipment safely and in accordance with Trust policy, procedures and protocols.

Qualification and Knowledge

• NVQ Level 3 Mechanics and Technicians certificate in Motor Vehicle Technology or equivalent, such as City and Guilds.
• Diploma or Certificate in vehicle workshop management, general management, or evidence of relevant supervisory experience.
• Full Driving Licence, C1 + D1 or working towards.

Experience

• Experience at a supervisory level in the management of fleet maintenance workshops.
• Significant experience of working as a Motor Vehicle Technician in a workshop environment.
• Working knowledge of UK and EU Transport, Construction & Use Regulations, Vehicle Inspectorate Legislation and relevant Codes of Practice relative to Road Transport Management.
• Thorough knowledge of health safety and risk regulations relating to vehicles, equipment's, workshop and safe working practice.
• Experience in supervision, leadership and managing a team.
• Flexible and highly motivated.
• Project a professional image.

Values and Behaviours

• Working together - demonstrate collaborative and inclusive working and challenge behaviour that is not inclusive or acceptable.

Values and Behaviours

• Being at our best - professional and adaptable and takes pride in work.
• Making a difference - act with compassion, kindness and integrity towards everyone.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.