Workshop Supervisor

SUEZ; England; On-site; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in Guildford is looking for a Workshop Supervisor to oversee HGV Technicians. The successful candidate will ensure quality control, allocate tasks, and manage health and safety. Ideal applicants will have supervisory experience and strong communication skills. This full-time role offers a salary of £51,300 with additional benefits such as a company van and phone.

Benefits

Company van provided

Company phone provided

Development opportunities

Wide-ranging benefits and rewards

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a supervisory/team leader role is preferred.
• Great communicator who can bridge workshop and office.
• Calm and methodical under pressure.
• Natural problem solver.
• Great computer skills.
• A Class one licence is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for job allocation to the team of technicians.
• Conduct vehicle QC checking and spot checks.
• Work with transport departments on vehicle availability.
• Prioritize work to meet business demands.
• Ensure cost control on parts and maintenance.
• Carry out equipment checks in line with policy.
• Manage health and safety, near miss reporting.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Computer skills

Job description

Contract type Permanent

Working Pattern Full time

Location based Guildford

Hours per week 45

Salary £51,300

Summary of vacancy

We’ve got a great opportunity to join us as a Workshop Supervisor.

Responsible for looking after our team of HGV Technicians we’re looking for an established supervisor or an experienced technician who has the aptitude and desire to take on a new challenge.

When you join SUEZ, you get more than a brand-new role. Your work will help us deliver innovative and environmentally responsible solutions for waste management. You will get a chance to help us preserve and restore our planet’s natural capital for future generations. It’s a career that’s not only exciting, but full of opportunities as well as professional and personal fulfilment.

About The Role

Location: Normandy

• Salary £51,300.00 per annum
• Working 45 hours per week
• Shift pattern: Monday to Friday
• Start times: 06:00 am - 15:30pm
• Company Van provided (which may be used for personal use, subject to tax)
• Company Phone provided

What will I be doing?

With an eye for detail and a passion for excellence as the supervisor to our team of HGV Technicians you’ll be hardworking with a commitment to the highest standards of vehicle safety.

Day To Day You Will

• Be responsible for Job allocation to the team of technicians
• Conduct Vehicle QC checking and spot checks
• Work with our transport departments on vehicle availability
• Prioritize work to meet demands of the business
• Ensure cost control on parts and external maintenance
• Carry out equipment checks in line with policy
• Manage health and safety, near miss reporting

What You’ll Bring To The Role

• Previous experience in a supervisory/team leader role is preferred
• A great communicator who can act as the bridge between the workshop and the office
• Your calm nature and methodical approach help you easily work under pressure
• A natural problem solver
• You’ll have great computer skills
• A Class one licence is advantageous

At SUEZ the efficient and sustainable management of resources around the UK is at the heart of everything we do. Respect – acting ethically and with integrity – is one of our core values. We’re passionate about the environment and believe in protecting our world. With true team spirit, we can give our customers a standard of service that goes above and beyond and ensure that our local communities have access to essential water and waste services.

We thank our people for all they do with development opportunities, wide-ranging benefits and rewards that reflect their hard work. In a friendly, supportive environment, you’ll be inspired to grow and play your part in creating a better future for all.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE**

Closing Date 28/11/2025

Once we have sufficient applicants we withhold the right to close job vacancies early.