Shift Supervisor – Workshop Leader (£50k+ potential)

Royal Mail Group; London Borough of Croydon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary

Weekend pay (£50 per Saturday)

Annual leave 22.5 days + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Training and development plan

PPE and image clothing

Employee discounts

Environmental fleet recognition

Job summary

Royal Mail Group is recruiting a Workshop Shift Supervisor at Croydon Workshop. This permanent role involves leading a shift within a busy fleet workshop, reporting to the Workshop Manager, and ensuring safe, efficient operation with accurate documentation.

The position offers full-time hours (39.5 per week) on a rotating shift pattern, with one in three Saturdays. Salary is £49,503 per year, plus a weekend supplement and a strong benefits package including pension and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experienced leader with team management experience.
• Qualified mechanic with hands-on repair skills.
• Proven vehicle technician experience on LCV/HGV.

Responsibilities

• Lead weekly team meetings and shift huddles; support technicians returning from sick leave.
• Perform inspections, diagnostic, maintenance and repair on vehicles and trailers.
• Use personal toolkit for routine maintenance and light/heavy repairs.
• Access specialist tools and shared equipment in modern workshops.
• Manage stock control and complete work orders with documentation.

Skills

Team leadership

Qualified mechanic

Vehicle tech exp

UK driving licence

H&S knowledge

Job description

Royal Mail Group is recruiting a Workshop Shift Supervisor at Croydon Workshop. This permanent role involves leading a shift within a busy fleet workshop, reporting to the Workshop Manager, and ensuring safe, efficient operation with accurate documentation.

The position offers full-time hours (39.5 per week) on a rotating shift pattern, with one in three Saturdays. Salary is £49,503 per year, plus a weekend supplement and a strong benefits package including pension and training opportunities.