Fleet Sub-Workshop Manager

Transformationunitgm; Bradford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Fleet Sub-Workshop Manager, where you'll be at the forefront of maintaining emergency and non-emergency vehicles. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a dedicated team, ensuring high standards of vehicle maintenance and compliance. With a focus on continuous improvement, you'll manage relationships with suppliers and contractors while contributing to the efficiency of a vital service that supports over five million people. Enjoy the benefits of flexible working, generous leave, and career development opportunities in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working

Generous annual leave

Pension

NHS discounts

Salary sacrifice schemes

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing mechanical, electrical, or engineering services.
• Leadership and team development experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fleet maintenance and repairs for approximately 221 vehicles.
• Manage relationships with parts suppliers and contractors.

Skills

Management experience in mechanical services

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree or equivalent with specialist knowledge

Job description

Employer: Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Employer type: NHS

Site: Yorkshire Ambulance Service Bradford Workshop

Town: Bradford

Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum, with 15% Recruitment and Retention Premia

Salary period: Yearly

Closing date: 21/05/2025 23:59

Fleet Sub-Workshop Manager

Band 6

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust as a key player in providing effective ambulance services across Yorkshire and Humber.

The Trust's fleet team seeks an experienced, confident, and skilled Sub-Workshop Manager to support maintenance and repair services for emergency and non-emergency vehicles at our Bradford workshop.

Main duties of the job

The Sub-Workshop Manager works 37.5 hours Monday to Friday, with flexibility based on operational demands.

You will oversee fleet maintenance and repairs for approximately 221 vehicles, managing relationships with parts suppliers, contractors, internal teams, and ensuring legal compliance and high standards of maintenance.

Working for our organisation

Yorkshire Ambulance Service covers nearly 6,000 sq miles, serving over five million people with a 24/7 emergency and healthcare service, employing over 7,100 staff and 1,300 volunteers.

We aim to be an employer of choice, offering benefits like flexible working, generous annual leave, pension, NHS discounts, salary sacrifice schemes, and career development opportunities.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will manage a small team to ensure timely, cost-effective vehicle repairs, maintenance, and servicing, driving continuous improvements and efficiencies. You will supervise trainees, staff on secondment, and external contractors.

Person specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

• Degree or equivalent with specialist knowledge
• Leadership and team development experience

Experience

• Management experience in mechanical, electrical, or engineering services
• NHS experience preferred
• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Valid C1 driving license

Yorkshire Ambulance Service values diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, especially underrepresented groups.

Note: Salary may be pro-rated for part-time roles; benefits may vary for zero-hours contracts.

All positions are subject to DBS checks. Application correspondence will be via email. The Trust may close the advert early if sufficient applications are received.

Our recruitment process ensures alignment with our values: Kindness, Respect, Teamwork, and Improvement.