Fleet Workshop Lead: Develop Talent & Drive Vehicle Care

Royal Mail Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched pension scheme

Discounts on shopping

Training and development plan

PPE provided

Job summary

Royal Mail Group is recruiting for a Workshop Shift Supervisor at Acton Workshop. This permanent role offers leadership over a vehicle workshop team to deliver safe, efficient maintenance across a large fleet, including LCVs and HGVs, with a focus on high-quality repairs and production planning.

The role requires an experienced leader, a Level 3 vehicle qualification, and a valid UK driving licence. Expect a rotating shift pattern, with training and development opportunities and a competitive

Qualifications

• Experienced leader managing a team of vehicle technicians.
• Fully qualified to Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle (or equivalent).
• Proven vehicle technician experience on a wide range of vehicles (LCV/HGV).
• Valid UK manual driving licence (preferably HGV).
• Flexible to service demands and shift rota.

Responsibilities

• Lead Weekly Team Meetings and shift huddles, and support the workshop management team.
• Perform inspections, diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on vehicles, trailers, and equipment.
• Use your own toolkit for routine maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Access specialist tooling and shared equipment in the workshops.
• Maintain stock controls and ensure work orders and vehicle documentation are completed.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical

Vehicle maintenance

HGV/LGV

UK driving licence

Flexible/shift work

Education

Level 3 Vehicle Engineering

Tools

Personal toolkit

Job description

Royal Mail Group is recruiting for a Workshop Shift Supervisor at Acton Workshop. This permanent role offers leadership over a vehicle workshop team to deliver safe, efficient maintenance across a large fleet, including LCVs and HGVs, with a focus on high-quality repairs and production planning.

The role requires an experienced leader, a Level 3 vehicle qualification, and a valid UK driving licence. Expect a rotating shift pattern, with training and development opportunities and a competitive