Vehicle Maintenance Workshop Supervisor

XPO TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED; East Leake; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days holiday

Bank holidays

Cycle-to-work scheme

Workplace pension

High street discounts

Job summary

XPO TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED is seeking a Vehicle Maintenance Workshop Supervisor in Leicester to lead a busy workshop on a 4 on 4 off night shift. You will report to the Workshop Manager and drive safe, efficient maintenance with minimal downtime.

Key responsibilities include planning workloads, MOT prep, parts control, and supervising technicians while upholding QHSE standards and coordinating with external contractors when needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining commercial vehicles and conducting service inspections.
• Previous supervisory role in a workshop environment with staff management.
• Knowledge of operator licensing and relevant legislation.
• Experience coordinating with suppliers and external contractors.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, and IT system usage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily workshop operations, workload planning and technician productivity.
• Ensure high-quality maintenance and repair work, including MOT preparation.
• Manage job cards and service schedules.
• Control parts spend, ordering and justification.
• Deputise for the Workshop Manager when required.
• Ensure warranty work is captured and processed correctly.
• Oversee QHSE best practice and compliance with legislation.
• Handle breakdowns and external sub-contracting when necessary.
• Manage absence processes, return-to-work interviews, and day-to-day people supervision.

Skills

Commercial vehicle maintenance

Supervisory experience

Operator licence compliance

Supplier & contractor management

Communication

IT literacy & scheduling

People supervision

Job description

Company description:

XPO TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS EUROPE

Job description:

Vehicle MaintenanceWorkshop Supervisor

Leicester

Logistics done differently.

Are you a skilled workshop professional with strong leadership experience? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where safety, efficiency and teamwork are key? If so, we have the perfect role for you.

Were looking for an experienced Workshop Supervisor to join our team in Leicester, you will work a 4 on 4 off shift working night time hours. Reporting directly to the Workshop Manager, youll play a vital role in ensuring our fleet operates safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime.

Pay, benefits and more:

Were looking to offer a competitive salary, plus 20 days holiday (plus bank holidays), with the option to purchase additional days. Youll also have access to a wide variety of high street discounts, a cycle-to-work scheme, a workplace pension, and many other perks.

What youll do on a typical day:

• Oversee daily workshop operations, including workload planning and technician productivity
• Ensure high-quality maintenance and repair work, including service inspections and MOT preparation
• Manage job cards and service schedules
• Control parts spend, ordering and justification
• Deputise for the Workshop Manager when required
• Ensure warranty work is captured and processed correctly
• Oversee QHSE best practice and compliance with legislation
• Handle breakdowns and external sub-contracting when necessary
• Manage absence processes, return-to-work interviews, and day-to-day people supervision

What you need to succeed at XPO:

• Qualified and experienced in commercial vehicle maintenance
• Previous supervisory experience within a workshop environment
• Strong understanding of operator licence and legislative requirements
• Experience working with suppliers and external contractors
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• IT literate with the ability to update systems and service schedules
• Resilient, proactive and focused on delivering results

Be part of something big.

We strive to create an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, where everyone feels welcomed, empowered and where you can bring your true self to work. You may not feel you tick all of the boxes we have written above, so even if your experience doesnt precisely match the job description but you feel you have the skills needed, please feel free to reach out to our recruitment team for an initial discussion. Your skills and passion set you apart and we welcome diverse people and perspectives at XPO. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds and identities. To empower you to do as well as possible during the recruitment process, if you require any changes or amendments to our application and interviews, please dont hesitation to let us know.

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