Workshop Manager

Networking Women in the Fire Service; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic leader to manage their vehicle and equipment workshop. This role involves overseeing a team of technicians, ensuring high standards of service and maintenance for a diverse fleet. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional organisational and leadership skills, with a strong background in vehicle repairs. You will play a crucial role in fostering a safe and efficient working environment while also focusing on the professional development of your team. If you're motivated by excellence and ready to make a significant impact, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Good Annual Leave Entitlement

Employee Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Occupational Health

Onsite Gym Facilities

Tool Allowance

Guaranteed Overtime

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a vehicle repair workshop is essential.
• Must have skills in servicing and repairing light and heavy vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Manage the workshop schedule for vehicle servicing and repairs.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Initiative

Education

Certified Qualifications in Heavy Vehicle Repairs

IOSH Managing Safely Qualification

Full UK Driving Licence (LGV Category C)

Tools

Hand Tools for Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

Closing date is 7 May 2025.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to lead our workshop. If you have a knack for organisation and a drive for excellence, we want to hear from you!

About this vacancy

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the vehicle and equipment workshop and our team of vehicle technicians, helping to make sure that everything is serviced and maintained to the highest standard. The role includes:

1. Managing the workshop schedule to achieve pre-planned and emergency requests.
2. Facilitating MOTs, brake testing, major and minor body repairs and warranty work for all vehicles and equipment.
3. Being responsible for all aspects of workshop health and safety ensuring all legal requirements are met.
4. The professional development of yourself and your team.
5. Successful applicants may be asked to provide on-call availability out-of-hours on a rota basis, depending on their home location and Service requirements.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for someone with:

1. Great leadership skills and self-motivation.
2. Excellent organisational skills, capable of efficiently prioritising work and ensuring smooth workflow.
3. Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to use their own initiative.
4. Exceptional communications skills.
5. Their own hand tools relevant to maintaining our varied fleet – tool allowance provided.

Experience and Qualifications Required:

1. Management or running of a vehicle repair workshop.
2. Servicing, maintaining and repairing a wide variety of light and heavy vehicles.
3. Fault finding and diagnostics.
4. Certified full qualifications in heavy vehicle repairs and maintenance.
5. A full and valid UK driving licence, up to and including LGV (Category C).
6. A valid IOSH (Managing Safely) qualification.

THE PACKAGE

£46,942 to £52,029 (including guaranteed overtime and tool allowance)
Potential to earn additional overtime for out-of-hours on-call availability
Permanent Contract
Full Time
39-hour week (37 hours plus two hours contracted overtime)
Local Government Pension Scheme
Good annual leave entitlement
Employee benefits
Employee Assistance Programme
Occupational Health
Onsite gym facilities

ANYTHING ELSE YOU NEED TO KNOW

How to Apply:

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from people of any colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability are welcome. If there are any adaptions or adjustments, we can make to help you in your application, or with our recruitment process, please contact us via e-mail or telephone.

Everyone who works with us is required to have a DBS check. If you have any queries or concerns regarding this, please contact [e-mail].

For further information about the role please review the job description.

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Abatement and Protected Pension:

If you are in receipt of a Firefighter’s pension, before taking up employment with Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority you are required to notify Human Resources as Abatement Rules may apply.