Workshop Manager

The Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dynamic Workshop Manager to lead their vehicle and equipment workshop. This role involves managing a team of technicians, ensuring that vehicles are serviced and maintained to the highest standards. With a focus on leadership and organisation, the successful candidate will oversee the workshop's operations, facilitating repairs, MOTs, and health and safety compliance. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive and engaging environment, contributing to the safety and efficiency of emergency services in the region.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Good Annual Leave Entitlement

Employee Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Occupational Health

Onsite Gym Facilities

Overtime Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a vehicle repair workshop.
• Skilled in servicing and repairing light and heavy vehicles.
• Proficient in fault finding and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership Skills

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

Certified Qualifications in Heavy Vehicle Repairs

IOSH (Managing Safely) Qualification

Full UK Driving Licence (Category C)

Tools

Hand Tools for Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

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!

Workshop Manager
Job reference:

VAC (Apply online only)

Location:

Aylesbury Fire Station, Stocklake, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP20 1BD

Salary:

GBP46,942 to GBP52,029 (including guaranteed overtime and tool allowance)

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full-Time, 39 Hours per week

Package:

• Potential to earn additional overtime for out-of-hours on-call availability
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Good annual leave entitlement
• Employee benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health
• Onsite gym facilities

About Us:

Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service serves a population of more than 800,000 in the Southeast of England. Around 400 firefighters operate from 19 fire stations from the outskirts of London to the South Midlands. We employ around 100 specialist support staff, from ICT to fire prevention. We are a diverse, welcoming community. Will you join us?

Our Service is only as good as its people. When our employees are engaged and supported, our Service thrives.

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, ensuring that everything is serviced and maintained to the highest standard.

The role includes:

• Managing the workshop schedule to achieve pre-planned and emergency requests.
• Facilitating MOTs, brake testing, major and minor body repairs, and warranty work for all vehicles and equipment.
• Being responsible for all aspects of workshop health and safety, ensuring all legal requirements are met.
• The professional development of yourself and your team.

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:

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

Experience and Qualifications Required:

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

Application closing date: Wednesday 7th May 2025

Interested?

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.

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 adaptations or adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or our recruitment process, please contact us via email or telephone.

Everyone who works with us is required to have a DBS check.

Abatement and Protected Pension:

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

No agencies please.