Shift Supervisor

Royal Mail; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent logistics company is seeking a Workshop Shift Supervisor at their Croydon Workshop. The role involves leading a team of skilled vehicle technicians, performing maintenance and inspections on various vehicles, and ensuring efficient stock control. The position offers a competitive salary of £49,503 per annum, with additional weekend supplements, 22.5 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and career development opportunities. Candidates should be fully qualified mechanics with a strong commitment to high standards and effective communication skills.

Benefits

Company matched pension scheme

Financial benefits

Career development opportunities

PPE and work clothing provided

Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Experience managing a team of vehicle technicians.
• Qualified mechanic with own toolkit for repairs.
• Proven Vehicle Technician experience on LCV/HGV.
• Full manual UK driving license, HGV with trailer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Weekly Team Meetings and shift huddles.
• Perform inspections, diagnostic, maintenance, and repairs.
• Effective stock control and documentation completion.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication of technical issues

Flexible shift work

High working standards

Education

IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy Vehicle

Full manual UK driving license

Tools

Personal toolkit

Job description

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.

We are now recruiting Workshop Shift Supervisors at Croydon Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn over £50k., Working Hours: Full time

• 39.5 hours per week (rotating shift pattern; week 1: 06:00‑14:30, week 2: 10:30‑19:00). You will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays (with a weekday day off).

What’s in it for you?

• Salary: £49,503 per annum
• Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£50 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.