Fleet Workshop Shift Supervisor: Lead Tech Team

Royal Mail; England; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Staff discounts

Training and development plan

Job summary

Royal Mail in Warrington is recruiting a Workshop Shift Supervisor for our North West Hub. This permanent role offers full-time hours (39.5 per week), rotating shifts, and additional overtime with a shift allowance.

You will lead a team of vehicle technicians, ensure safety, quality and compliance, and coordinate workshop activities to meet delivery schedules. You’ll need Level 3 qualification in light/heavy vehicles, strong leadership, and a valid UK driving license.

Qualifications

• Experienced leader with team management and H&S knowledge.
• Fully qualified to Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle or equivalent.
• Experience as vehicle technician on LCV/HGV.
• Valid UK driving license (manual); HGV license preferred.
• Flexible to service demands and shift rota.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations across a shift in line with production planning and control.
• Deliver weekly team meetings and shift huddles.
• Oversee stock control and ensure work orders and vehicle docs meet legal requirements.
• Perform inspections, diagnostics, maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Utilize toolkit and shared workshop tooling for repairs.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

H&S knowledge

Technical communication

Flexible shifts

Education

Level 3 in Light/Heavy Vehicle or equivalent

Job description

Royal Mail in Warrington is recruiting a Workshop Shift Supervisor for our North West Hub. This permanent role offers full-time hours (39.5 per week), rotating shifts, and additional overtime with a shift allowance.

You will lead a team of vehicle technicians, ensure safety, quality and compliance, and coordinate workshop activities to meet delivery schedules. You’ll need Level 3 qualification in light/heavy vehicles, strong leadership, and a valid UK driving license.